DATA CARRIER HAVING A WINDOW

摘要

The present invention relates to a data carrier, especially a value or security document, having a window (14) that extends from a bottom (16) to a top (18) of the data carrier and a foil element (20) having a security element (22) that covers the window (14) on the top (18) of the data carrier, a portion of the security element (22) lying over the window (14) and a portion of the security element (22) next to the window (14). Here, according to the present invention, it is provided that the portion of the security element (22) that lies over the window (14) exhibits a radiation modification region (24) that is in register with the window (14) and in which the visual appearance of the security element (22) is modified by the action of electromagnetic radiation.