Biometric data is personal data with which a person can be recognised by identification systems. Passports are the main application for the use of biometric data and are equipped with a RFID chip. The chip in EU passports contains personal information such as the passport holder's name, date of birth, sex and their passport photo.

All of this information can already be read by machine, which can, of course, lead to fraudulent use of the data. Without security measures in place, RFID chips in passports can be read covertly without the deliberate, active intervention of the holder (e.g. showing the passport). SECVEL covers provide ample protection against unauthorised reading of biometric data (RFID/NFC).

The Faraday cage is a case that is closed on all sides and made out of a conducting medium (e.g. wire mesh or lead), and which works as an electric shield. The shield protects the interior of the case from external static or quasistatic electric fields, keeping it field-free as a result of the induction.

Further information can be found at: Wikipedia (Faraday cage)

High coercivity magnetic stripes are more difficult to delete. These stripes are used on cards that are in frequent use or that need to last a long time. However, this technology still offers no guarantee that the card will not be damaged if it comes into contact with an external magnetic field. One example of this is employees' access badges.

The protective materials that SECVEL uses effectively curb the most common dangerous magnetic fields, thus protecting your card from damage.

Further information can be found at: Sources of danger for your card's magnetic stripe

Low coercivity magnetic stripes are easier to erase than high coercivity stripes. They are used for cards that are only used for a limited period. Examples of this are hotel keycards and car park passes.
The protective materials that SECVEL uses effectively curb the most common dangerous magnetic fields, thus protecting your card from damage.

Further information can be found at: Sources of danger for your card's magnetic stripe

A magnetic field is created around a magnet or a live conductor. When combined with other magnets, magnetic forces come into play.

Magnets and their associated magnetic fields are used in different products. They are often found, however, in places we least expect. These magnetic fields represent a danger for the safety of your card.

A magnetic stripe is a section of a card that has been coated with a magnetic metal oxide. Magnetic stripes are usually found on the backs of bank cards or credit cards, as well as on hotel keycards and car park passes.

The data stored on the magnetic stripe is read electronically using a swipe card reader.

Due to its magnetic properties, contact with other magnets can cause this data to be lost.

Further information can be found at: Sources of danger for your card's magnetic stripe

NFC stands for Near Field Communication. NFC is an international transmission standard regarding the contactless transfer of data.

NFC technology is used for cashless payments, access control systems etc. Similarly to the case of RFID technology, NFC also presents a security risk of unauthorised reading of data.

SECVEL covers provide reliable protection against the unauthorised reading of cards and documents that are equipped with RFID/NFC technology – even protecting against high power readers.

A POS terminal is an online terminal for cashless payments at the point of sale. The terminal checks the EC debit card or credit card to see if it is blocked and provides feedback to the point of sale.

Further information can be found at: Wikipedia (POS terminal)

The acronym RFID stands for radio-frequency identification.

RFID chips are used in EC debit cards and passports and allow the contactless identification of the passport holder, or the contactless debiting of money. This functionality presents a certain security risk that account details are read by third parties without the card holder's knowledge.

SECVEL covers provide reliable protection against the unauthorised reading of cards and documents that are equipped with RFID/NFC technology – even protecting against high power readers.

SECVEL covers are premium quality card protection sleeves, which provide maximum resistance to magnetic fields. They also provide effective protection against unauthorised reading of biometric data (RFID/NFC) and are sufficiently sturdy to protect against bending and heat.