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Old Aug 16, 2011, 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Dubai Stu
A Nexus ID is not particularly impressive as ID cards go. Wile it has a nice hologram, the photo is low res black/white, and it doesn't even state the issuing authority on the card.
It has laser-etched tactile features as well.

Originally Posted by alexb133
Your right - a driver's licence actually has much more security features on it than a Nexus card. I guess they're not really interested to make it secure because your iris scans identify you in airports, and the RFID part of the card is what identifies you at land ports of entry.
There are several different states that issue DLs; the NEXUS card is more secure than many.

Originally Posted by alexb133
Yes it does, on the last line. Issuing Country: USA
The USA is a country, not an "authority". An issuing "authority" would be "Department of Homeland Security" or "Secretary of State"-- that is under whose authority the card is issued.

Originally Posted by janetdoe
Have you applied for a job with the TSA yet?
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