A data carrier (1) comprises in this sequence along a first direction (d1) a cover layer (2), at least a first processing layer (4a) and a second processing layer (4b), and a base layer (3). The data carrier (1) further comprises at least one protection structure (5a) which is arranged between the first and second processing layers (4a, 4b). The protection structure (5a) is configured such that, upon irradiation of electromagnetic radiation (R) constituting a first spectrum along the first direction (d1), the protection structure (5a) essentially entirely prevents said electromagnetic radiation (R) from impinging on the second processing layer (4b). A method of producing a data carrier (1) comprises the steps of providing a cover layer (2), at least a first processing layer (4a) and a second processing layer (4b), a base layer (3) and at least one protection structure (5a). The protection structure (5a) is configured such that, upon irradiation of electromagnetic radiation (R) constituting a first spectrum along the first direction (d1), the protection structure (5a) essentially entirely prevents said electromagnetic radiation (R) from impinging on the second processing layer (4b).