[ NNSquad ] UK launching "virtual ID card" system / critics fear it's an instant target

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

UK launching "virtual ID card" system / critics fear it's an instant target

http://j.mp/SFDc1a  (Independent)

   "The Government will announce details this month of a controversial
    national identity scheme which will allow people to use their mobile
    phones and social media profiles as official identification documents
    for accessing public services."

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Like the article headlines: "What could go wrong?"

--Lauren--
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