OVD Kinegram Released Mobile Chip SDK Update
The new software update allows organizations to limit the data retrieved from identity document NFC chips.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Semiconductors
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OVD Kinegram has released an update to its Mobile Chip SDK that enables users to specify which data fields are retrieved from NFC identity document chips. By selecting predefined profiles, organizations can now minimize the information they access during verification processes.
Why it matters
This update supports global data minimization principles by allowing companies to retrieve only the specific fields required for their workflows, aiding with GDPR compliance. It enables organizations to tailor their identity verification processes while maintaining security through the DocVal Service.
The updated Mobile Chip SDK provides four distinct data group profiles, ranging from minimal biographic access to the full suite of sixteen data groups available on NFC chips. The system utilizes the DocVal Service to authenticate the Security Object Document, ensuring that all retrieved information is genuine.
The players
OVD Kinegram
OVD Kinegram is a developer of security technologies and identity verification software used by organizations globally.
The details
Through the SDK, smartphones function as thin clients that communicate with document chips to extract information based on specific profiles like .minimal or .minimalKYC. The process, which also supports offline verification on managed devices, allows firms to request specific data sets from DG1 through DG16.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: OVD Kinegram announced the Mobile Chip SDK update.
The Tech Race
This release aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data minimization principles by restricting unnecessary information collection. The software transition reflects a broader industry shift toward granular data control, moving away from legacy 'all-access' verification models.
For users and organizations, this update means identity verification processes can be faster and more secure by limiting the exposure of personal information. Companies can now configure their systems to collect only the bare essentials needed to verify a user's identity.
The takeaway
Organizations should review their current verification workflows to determine if they are collecting more personal data than necessary. Implementing specific data profiles can reduce liability and strengthen compliance with evolving global data privacy standards.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biometric Update.
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