# Government Issued Biometric Cards Azerbaijan's Electronic Identity Cards Upgrade ID Security By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-identity-cards References: [azernews.az](https://www.azernews.az/nation/136967.html) In an attempt to increase security in the country, Azerbaijan will begin issuing a new generation of electronic identity cards to surpass the current offerings. Described as the next generation from the point of view of security, these new electronic identity cards feature a distinct chip that combines information regarding citizen registration, place of residence, marital status, as well as biometric photos and indicators specific to the holder of the identity card. The implementation of these new electronic identity cards showcases a commitment to increased security Azerbaijan has. By including [biometric identification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-recognition-security) governments can easily identify a person, whether it be to locate a wanted or missing person, or simply to verify identity. Furthermore, the application of the cards significantly lowers the [risk of forgery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/identity-risk-management) as it must be tied to a specific biometric identity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electronic Identity Cards:** Opportunity to develop innovative solutions for secure and efficient electronic identity verification. - **Biometric Identification:** Potential for disruptive technologies that improve biometric data collection and authentication methods. - **Enhanced Security Measures:** Emerging market for advanced security technologies and systems to prevent identity fraud and information breaches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Government Services:** Government agencies can explore partnerships to create and implement secure biometric identification systems. - **Technology and Software:** Opportunity for companies to develop biometric data management software and hardware solutions for identity cards. - **Cybersecurity:** Increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive biometric data from potential hackers and identity theft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airport Authentication Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abu-dhabi-airports.md) - [Digitized Government ID Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-wallet-id.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Biometric Banking Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-system.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Health-Focused Identification Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/identification-platform.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Secure Safety Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitsa.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md)