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TIM Card for taxi companies

Cryptographic protection to secure digital recordings in taximeters
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Tamper protection for taximeters

Bundesdruckerei's TIM Card (Tax Identification Module Card) for taxi companies protects digital transaction recordings in taximeters against manipulation. Thanks to strong encryption, the transaction data recorded cannot be altered.

Your advantages at a glance

Protection against taximeter tampering

Supports the INSIKA method

Additional memory for accounting data and additional security functions

Product details

The TIM Card for taxi companies protects taximeter data against manipulation. It supports alls the functions of the so-called INSIKA method based on the latest technical specifications. INSIKA stands for ‘integrated security solution for cash registers processing metered values’.

The specifications of the INSIKA method meet the highest security requirements for business transactions that must be recorded. These include, in particular, the international standards for signature creation devices and all basic requirements of the fiscal authorities. Bundesdruckerei's TIM Card also features memory for accounting data and programmed security functions. It supports the special requirements for interfaces.

In December 2021, the OS of the TIM Card Taxi will be changed from Smartcard JCOP 2 to Smartcard JCOP 3. This also means that the signature procedure will change from ECDSA 192 with SHA-1 to ECDSA 256 with SHA-256. Taximeter manufacturers and data service operators must ensure that their systems can process data with the latest encryption standard. Public authorities will need customized testing software. Find out here what you need to bear in mind during the changeover. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TIM Card, a smart card implemented according to INSIKA Specification, is used to secure all taximeter data that is relevant for accounting: With this card, data manipulation cannot go unnoticed. This is important for taxi operators and allows them to prove that their data management is correct and thus complies with the highest security requirements. The cards are usually issued in dual SIM format. Hence the holder can use the Mini SIM or Micro SIM format as required.

The TIM Card comes with a chip that looks much like a SIM card for mobile phones. It is used in the security unit that is connected to the taximeter. The TIM Card automatically adds an electronic signature to the taximeter data. According to the German Act on Digital Signature, this must be an advanced electronic signature that protects the data against unnoticed manipulation and forgery. 

Please note: Only owners or managing directors of a company can apply for a TIM Card. TIM Cards can be purchased from Bundesdruckerei GmbH. They are produced by D-TRUST GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bundesdruckerei in Berlin. To receive a card, simply submit your application online at: https://www.bundesdruckerei.de/en/Ordering
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Our Support section contains FAQs regarding the TIM Card for taxi companies as well as information and tips for using it.

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