Is the Scanbot MRZ Scanner SDK compliant with the GDPR and CCPA?

Yes. Since the SDK does not require an internet connection, and because we do not store any data on ours or third-party servers.

NFC Passport Reader for Apps

Solution overview

Next to the NFC Passport Scanner, we offer two more modules to scan identities. The MRZ Reader is a more universal solution, which collects less data, but works with identity documents from 150 countries. The camera-based scanning of the ID Scanner will allow you to capture more data, like all given names or the portrait photo, but is based on optical recognition. In terms of accuracy, the NFC Passport Scanner is the best available solution.

How does the MRZ Scanner SDK work?

You can scan all standard international passports in two steps to extract all relevant information such as name, date of birth, or issuing state.

First you scan the CAN on the passport using fast Scanbot data extraction algorithms. The CAN is basically the passcode for the NFC chip and prevents hackers to steal data using wireless signals only.
Now you just need to hold the phone close to the opened passport to download all data, which takes about 3-5 seconds.

The process is straightforward and easy-to-use for everyone. Collecting the data unattended will save a lot of time and mistakes, compared to manual guidance and manual verification during a video call. You can even process the data on the device and match them against your database for a first classification.

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Supported devices and formats

NFC scanning will require the smartphone to have a special chip. In 2018, 95% of all sold Android smartphones had this chip and every iOS device from the iPhone 7 has it. According to Wikipedia, NFC was supported by 120 countries in 2017 and more than 500 million passports were handed out so far. You can easily identify NFC capable passports by the sign for biometric passports. With the Scanbot SDK you have access to the ID Scanner and MRZ Scanner modules as well. Thus, you already have two fallback solutions at hand to support old passports and smartphones. The following data can be extracted:

Document type
Document ID
Name
First given name
Portrait image
Gender
Date of birth
Nationality
Date of expiry
Issuing state

How to integrate the NFC Passport Scanner module

Our NFC Scanner SDK can be easily integrated into your existing iOS or Android mobile app and can be used with regular smartphones and tablets.
We support native development for iOS (in Objective-C or Swift) and Android (in Java and Kotlin).
You will also get a full featured user interface that you can easily customize to match your colors and texts.
Your development team will get access to our dedicated Slack support and has access to example code and the detailed documentation.

Resources for developers

Available for iOS and Android

Android Scanner SDK

iOS Scanner SDK

Benefits

Enable the fast registration and verification of individuals in your mobile apps.

Our NFC Scanner solution is the easiest, most accurate and safest way to obtain personal information using a standard smartphone.
Since the Scanbot SDK works as a stand-alone component and independent of servers, it offers the highest possible data privacy. That’s also why the solution is fully compliant to data regulations as the GDPR, CCPA or DSGVO and safe to use for highly sensitive data.

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Highlights

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

Which types of passports can the Scanbot NFC passport scanner recognize?

The Scanbot NFC Passport Scanner recognizes all ICAO-compatible passports.

Which information is extracted by the Scanbot NFC passport scanner?

The scanner captures all relevant information such as name, date of birth, nationality, or document number. A detailed overview can be found here.

Is the scanned information safe from external attacks?

Yes, the data collected by the Scanbot NFC Scanner is processed offline and does not reach any external server. Therefore, the information is safe from external attacks, making our solution is compliant with DSGVO/GDPR and CCPA.

How much does the Scanbot NFC passport scanner cost?

We offer four different packages (0, I, II, III) for iOS and Android in different price categories. Our flat-rate model is based on a fixed annual amount, without pay-per-use or installation costs. Please contact our experts for an individual offer.

Max Stratmann

Chief Sales Officer

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