Security features
The new cards include enhanced security features that make them difficult to fraudulently obtain,
tamper with or duplicate.
1. Map of Australia
More secure technology
Holographic map of Australia
on the front appears to be a
raised image.
The cards provide higher security protection against
identity theft than traditional laminated or plastic magnetic
stripe cards because they use more secure technology.
The technology and security features include:
2. Ghost image
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The ghost image on the front
bottom left is the same as the
photo on the front right.
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facial image recognition software to measure key facial
features and compare your photo with others held by
the Department of Transport and Main Roads
a computer chip that securely stores product and
personal information
a variety of visual and technological security measures,
such as holograms and special inks
digital photos and digitised signatures which are
securely stored by Transport and Main Roads
Personal Identification Number (PIN) – a security
feature to help prevent unauthorised use of your card
shared secrets – answers to two questions from a list
of security questions that will allow you, in the future, to
transact online with Transport and Main Roads.
3. Computer chip
A visible computer chip on
the front middle left.
4. Digitised signature
A signature over the ghost
image on the front bottom left.
5. Security foil
Visual security features
Holographic security foil on
the map of Australia on the
back bottom left.
To visually confirm the authenticity of a card, there are a
number of obvious security features.
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Due to continuous improvements by the card manufacturer, there may be slight
variations in card appearance.
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The details on the Adult Proof of Age Card differ from the
details on the Driver Licence. It does not contain the
cardholder’s address or Digital Certificate Date (DCD). The
individual card number is also called a reference number
and not a licence number.
Reference number instead of licence number
PKI technology uses two electronic keys, one key is called
the public key and the other key is called the private key.
When these two keys are used together, the security
functionality on your card will be enabled.
The two keys work in combination with a certificate, which
is an electronic document that actually identifies you to
Transport and Main Roads.
The PKI technology on the card’s chip ensures that if one
card is breached, the whole system would not be
compromised.
Secure delivery
The introduction of new technology and stricter security
processes means some changes to the way cards are
produced and distributed.
To minimise security risks the cards are produced from one
central secure location. The cards will be received in the
mail within 14 days from the day an application is
approved.
No address
This process is no different to the current process used by
Western Australian, South Australia and Tasmania for their
licensing systems.
Where else is this technology used?
No DCD
This technology is being adopted all over the world and is
being successfully used in Australian passports and credit
cards, as issued by most large financial institutions.
For more information
Due to continuous improvements by the card manufacturer, there may be slight
variations in card appearance.
Website: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/cards
Security measures
Email:
[email protected]
The cards have what is known as access control rules that
permit or deny third party access to information stored on
the card’s chip. When an attempt to access information
stored on the card’s chip is made, the card is programmed
to only allow access once certain security conditions are
met. A correct PIN will be required before certain
information can be viewed by a third party. If the PIN is
entered incorrectly, the card will deny access to the
information.
Phone:
13 23 80 (during business hours)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology is also used in
the cards. PKI technology is being used to authenticate or
identify you to Transport and Main Roads. The technology
will assist you, in the future, to perform secure electronic
transactions with Transport and Main Roads.
Please note: the contents of this fact sheet are current as at May 2011 and are
a guide only and cannot be used as a reference to a point of law.