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UK Identity Plan to be Discussed

"How many people will have access to the data collected in relation to ID cards?"

The UK Prime Minister's Office (PM) today posted a notice that James Hall, chief of the UK's Identity and Passport Service, will be online on 5 March for a webchat on the national ID card scheme.

The PM also posted a list of questions about the ID plan, answered by Hall in a November webchat. Questions addressed on the site include:
  • "Will this be a mandatory ID card, if so, what will be the penalty for those who do not want the ID card?"
  • "Will the proposed ID cards replace passports?"
  • "How many people will have access to the data collected in relation to ID cards?"
  • "How will the introduction of an ID Card prevent illegal immigrants entering Britain?"
Questions and comments on the "abysmal track record in this country with new IT systems," security and surveillance issues are also addressed.
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