Category Archives: ID cards

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Let’s get together

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: Privacy International – in association with Liberty, Statewatch, Stand and the Foundation for Information Policy Research – are holding an afternoon meeting at the London School of Economics on 19th May called … Continue reading

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Privacy, biometrics and the presumption of innocence

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: In an information society, absolute privacy exists only inside your own head. Most people would agree with or admit to the need for at least a degree of privacy in everyday life … Continue reading

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Do something

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: If you are even remotely bothered by the intended introduction of ID cards, and it appears that – especially if we are made to pay for them – a large number of … Continue reading

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Read all about it

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: For your delight and delectation, one freshly published Home Office consultation document: Legislation on Identity Cards | A Consultation [553 KB PDF file] and its official Press Release, DAVID BLUNKETT: NATIONAL ID … Continue reading

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Blunkett for breakfast

Re-posted from archive of infinite ideas machine 2004: The BBC Breakfast with Frost programme have published a transcript of today’s interview with David Blunkett. I must say the picture they have chosen does him no favours whatsoever – but unfortunately … Continue reading

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