09 June 2010

ID repeal may have some flaws

Just when we thought that it might just be safe on the NIR front, we have to continue vigilence: it would seem that the home office isn't going to give up the project without a fight. NO2ID Press Releases: "The Identity Documents Bill [1] receives its Second Reading in the House of Commons this afternoon. NO2ID [2] welcomes the intent of the Bill, which is to repeal the Identity Cards Act 2006 and dismantle the National Identity Scheme, but has identified some serious problems:" Check the press release out for details.

Identifying Citizens: ID Cards as Surveillance
Identity, Privacy, And Personal Freedom: Big Brother vs The New Resistance

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