Uganda

Posted Friday, November 11, 2011 - 15:20
Card Name: 
Nationa Identity Card
Date Issued: 
Announced April 2010 (not available yet)
Issuing Agency: 
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Voluntary or Mandatory: 
Mandatory
Information on the Card: 
ID Number
Photo
Name
Sex
Birth Date
Address
Age
Fingerprint
Date of Issue
Years Valid
Corporate Involvement: 

Mühlbauer Technology Group

 

Additional Information: 

The smartcard technology uses a chip instead of a barcode. A chip can accommodate a lot more information, such as medical records, criminal records, educational data, driving permits and social security data.

It can also authenticate fingerprints and photographs, which are additional safeguards against forgeries.