You may not be able to see it but for Delaware motorists their driver’s license will be embedded with secret security features.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that it’s part of the First State’s move to comply with the federal REAL ID act.
There are barcodes that are scanned and logged at businesses and government offices.
The News Journal reports that license photos are also linked to a national facial recognition database.
Delaware Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan has said that the new design is aimed at making the state a leader in credential security.
Some states have rejected REAL ID saying they amount to a national ID card and violate personal privacy.
The paper reports that until recently Pennsylvania had a law barring its transportation department from complying with the federal law.
