The ID card should replace the NINO
One of the key issues hindering a more streamlined pan public sector service proposition and combined online services, is the issue of reusing and accessing customer data.
If we could have centrral adtabase of custoemr data, similar tot he function of Experion, but instead of credit scoring, it manages identification data, thus enabling multiple Governemnet users to access its data engine via allocated ID cards which hold specific customer information, securing the accessibility from the customer point of view, but allowing bonifide services to access this data engine securley.
ID cards could then be the sole ID verification document, without needing, passports, driving liscences etc. This also offers customers the opportunity to use a single form of ID verification too. So from both the public sector and customer point of view this could be a positive move.
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ID Card security
The police database is supposed to be accessible to police officers. They are screened for reliability yet there have been many leaks. The ID card database would have to be accessed by a vast number of people to serve the government's purpose. How many of these people will be crooks willing to steal identities?
This ID cards scheme won't
This ID cards scheme won't target criminals or terrorists as proposed, as the Government has proven it is inept at handling data, instead it will target those innocent members of the public and enforce draconian regulatory measures, in order to enhance tax collection etc.
Most people do have 'nothing to hide' they just don't trust the Government and are suspicious of its kaftkaesque plans for control, which could eventually totally erode civill liberity.
On the issue of microchips, many people would rather put up violent resistance then be implanted with a Government controlling device, the health effects of which are not even properly understood.
ID Cards
I think that the only people to appose this idea are those with something to hide
I have NOTHING to hide,
I have NOTHING to hide, however just as I would find it un reasonable for someone in the street to ask for ALL my personal info, I find it unreasonable for the government to be able to do it! They can all ready do a crv check on me and check land registry, electoral register etc if needs be! Why on earth should they be entitled to know everything about my life? If any one ever tries to micro chip me, I will comit suicide infront of who ever tries it . . .
Ian, This shows a total lack
Ian,
This shows a total lack of understanding of the political and ethical problems regarding ID cards. I will spare you the links to any political philosophy sites or books, but even in the computer world there are many examples of good articles about this - http://bit.ly/LcbLM
to name but one. Educate yourself! (and whilst you're at it... it's oppose not appose)
People oppose ID cards and
People oppose ID cards and the unregulated sharing of personal data because (a) they do not trust governments to use it wisely, (b) they do not see why governments should be able to have a comprehensive view of their lives, (c) they do not trust governments to look after the information properly, and (d) they do not see why governments should raise funds by selling private data to commercial concerns who will then use it to pester people with unwanted marketing. There is a balance to be struck between liberty and efficiency and this is a genuine political debate.
Are you thinking of using
Are you thinking of using microchips or old fashioned barcodes?
It's 2020, I'm trying to buy
It's 2020, I'm trying to buy an alcholic drink. I've had a few, but I want some more. My ID card is swiped, but the bartender tells me I've had enough. Not because he is concerned for my welfare, but because I'm only allowed 21 units a week, and I've had my fill.