The Threats of Staff Photo ID Cards in 2024

Carrying photo ID in the 21st century is an unnecessary liability. It's just one of those things we've come to accept and not question. But with identity theft on the rise, financial fraud at an all time high, it's time to safeguard our employees, our businesses and ourselves.

Picture the scene: a worker innocently drops ID their company ID badge whilst getting off the train which is swiftly pocketed by a stranger who 'dabbles' on the dark net. 

Or the pretty girl accidentally drops her work ID card only for it to be quickly snatched by the odd character who's been sat in the same carriage and been giving her unhealthy glances the whole journey.

It doesn't need to be a lost or dropped card to start the maliceous issues. With cameras available on Amazon that are as small as a button or badge, scanning the ID card being worn by the person sat opposite you is a doddle; it's no longer the luxury of Jame Bond or science fiction.

The truth is that much of the personal information we see being printed onto company ID cards is a golden opportunity in the hands of a perpetrator.

• Identity Theft: Traditional ID cards with visible personal details expose employees to financial fraud and other crimes
  
  
• AI Cloning: Advanced cloning tools can replicate ID cards, granting unauthorised access to secure areas
  
  
• Security Breaches: Lost, stolen, or cloned ID cards can be exploited to access your premises or your customers’ facilities
  
  
• Stalking & Harassment: A troubling risk for photo ID holders - especially women - if a misplaced card falls into the wrong hands
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• Increased Liability: These vulnerabilities heighten legal risks for businesses mandating photo ID policies for staff
  

Make the switch to LiveID

LiveID solves these issues by removing visible personal data and using secure, dynamic QR codes with encrypted data transfer for identification. 

Lost cards are instantly deactivated, and sensitive information is only accessible when it’s needed - keeping your employees safe and your business secure.

Switch to LiveID today. Protect your employees and your business by choosing the most convenient and cost effective way to manage your staff ID cards.

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