The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a new biometric identity card for refugees which features biometric storage, new security features and a smartphone verification tool.The new card, which was launched by UNHCR representative to Malaysia Richard Towle in Kuala Lumpur, is part of the body's drive to combat identity fraud and counterfeiting.It features a large “Secure Quick Response” (SQR) code on the rear of the car, among enhanced security features including 3D holograms and bar codes.Biometric data that can be stored on the card includes retina, fingerprint and facial data.In addition, To enable the law enforcement authorities or others engaged in UNHCR's protection and assistance work to scan the SQR and verify a card's authenticity, UNHCR Malaysia has launched the UNHCR VERIFY-MY application.A Senior Protection Officer (Oversight) Michael Wells present at the launch explained that the verification application is easy to use and could be utilised offline, making it versatile and user-friendly.”This is state-of-the-art technology, one of the highest and best globally, backed with a retina, 10 fingers and face scan,” he said.

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