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Costa Rica Unveils Secure, Privacy-Focused ID Card

9/3/2025

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  • Costa Rica's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is introducing a redesigned national identity card to improve security and privacy.
  • The new cédula removes parent names and electoral addresses to enhance personal privacy.
  • It incorporates advanced security features such as polycarbonate material, color laser engraving, and a QR code for verification.
  • A digital identity option, Identidad Digital Costarricense, will launch on September 9.