Even the global COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years has not stopped the continued interest in Bitcoin. Bitcoin is increasingly becoming an investment object for many small investors. So far, the step into the crypto world has not been easy for these small investors, mainly because of the high technical requirements and also the protection of their own crypto … Read More
Starting in April: New Emergency Passport & Passport launched with new security feature
In April there are two innovations in the Austrian passport family: the emergency passport has a completely revised design including a new cover. The passport gets a new, additional security feature called “laser image perforation”. Emergency passport: Available in case of an emergency If your personal passport or identity card is lost, stolen or can no longer be used, then … Read More
OeSD receives internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27701 certificate
For the Austrian State Printing House (OeSD) and its digital subsidiary youniqx Identity AG, the protection of information and personal data always comes first. In the high-security industry in particular, however, the principle applies: Trust is good, control is better. All requirements met For this reason, at the end of 2021, in addition to the re-certification of its existing information … Read More
Consistently since 2009: OeSD recognized as a “family-friendly employer”
Since 2009, the Austrian State Printing House (OSD) has consistently focused on the best possible work-life balance for all employees. “To find out just how important this topic is, a short conversation with parents or people who are currently providing care for their loved ones is often enough,” emphasizes OSD Managing Director Helmut Lackner. Finding balance between family and work … Read More
New Austrian ID card and CHECK-AT app presented
“Modern and forgery-proof identity cards are a crucial basis for a functioning security infrastructure,” said Dr. Franz Ruf, Director General for Public Security at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of Austria, at the presentation of the new Austrian identity card and the “CHECK-AT” app on July 30, 2021 in Vienna. The ID card was developed in close cooperation with … Read More
Successful 1st anniversary: “eID.li” makes electronic identity a reality
A little over a year ago, the digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein went live under the name “eID.li”. Since its launch, the Principality’s new digital identity has been writing its own digital success story. “With eID.li, it’s the second time that we made an electronic identity become reality for the citizens of a European partner country”, emphasises Lukas … Read More
Successful 1st anniversary: “eID.li” makes electronic identity a reality
A little over a year ago, the digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein went live under the name “eID.li”. Since its launch, the Principality’s new digital identity has been writing its own digital success story. “With eID.li, it’s the second time that we made an electronic identity become reality for the citizens of a European partner country”, emphasises Lukas … Read More
Even at home: your passport as trustworthy companion
Since the beginning of the Corona pandemic, many passports stayed home together with their owners. During this time, many passports reached their respective date of expiry and are no longer valid – often without the knowing of their owners. “Last year, about 1 million passports lost their validity and didn’t get renewed. Due to this, many Austrian citizens don’t possess … Read More
Austrian State Printing House implements electronic ID for Liechtenstein
“There has been a lot of talk about electronic identity in recent years. Today, we are making electronic identity a reality for the citizens of a European partner country for the second time” says a delighted Lukas Praml, Managing Director of Österreichische Staatsdruckerei GmbH (OSD). With today’s launch of the eID app, the Principality of Liechtenstein has followed the Republic … Read More
A faster return to normality: OSD presents digital immunity card
How can the state, economy and society restart their systems without risk after the major corona shutdown? This question is of concern to affected states, companies and institutions. “In the Corona world, two factors create more security: Tests – and the secure knowledge of who is already considered immune based on scientific criteria,” says Lukas Praml, Managing Director of the … Read More