Giant {UK} ID computer plan scrapped (BBC)

eppur_se_muova

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Wed Dec-20-06 08:00 AM
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Giant {UK} ID computer plan scrapped (BBC)

The government has abandoned plans for a giant new computer system to run the national identity cards scheme.

Instead of a single multi-billion pound system, information will be held on three existing, separate databases.

Home Secretary John Reid said it would save cash, but the Tories said ID cards were still a £20bn "white elephant".

All non-Europeans already in the UK will also have to register fingerprints or iris scans from 2008 not just new arrivals, Mr Reid announced.

The controversial National Identity Register (NIR), which Mr Reid says will cost £5.4bn over 10 years, was originally proposed as a single "clean" computer system.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6192419.stm

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soothsayer

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Wed Dec-20-06 08:01 AM
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1. We're probably just going to let them use ours.

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dipsydoodle

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Wed Dec-20-06 08:35 AM
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2. For finger print scan maybe read

DNA database as DNA would be picked up from the print.

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WannaJumpMyScooter

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Wed Dec-20-06 08:42 AM
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3. Oh, man for a minute I thought ID

was Intelligent Design.

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TechBear_Seattle

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Wed Dec-20-06 09:11 AM
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4. Would all visitors have to register fingerprints or iris scans?

Or just foreigners seeking permanent residence?

If I would have to do as a vacationer staying for a week, I will never step foot in Great Britain again.

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ama

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Wed Dec-20-06 11:54 AM
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5. vacation in USA

All visitors to the US are fingerprinted and have an iris scan even children, that's why so many people are choosing other destinations to holiday in

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muriel_volestrangler

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Wed Dec-20-06 12:41 PM
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6. Those who need a visa will have to register

Everyone from the 169 countries outside the European Economic Area who intends to work, study or stay in Britain for more than six months will be expected from 2008 to provide their fingerprints and photograph before they travel.

The biometric details of visitors from 108 countries of the 169 that have a visa agreement with Britain will also have to be provided, even if they are coming to the UK just for one day. Already 450,000 people have been refused entry to Britain last year for failing this pre-departure test.

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1975589,00.html

US citizens only need a visa for a stay of more than 6 months:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:A passport is required. A visa is not required for tourist or student stays of up to six months in the United Kingdom (UK) or to enter Gibraltar. Those planning to stay in the UK for any purpose longer than six months must obtain a visa prior to entering.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1052.html

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TechBear_Seattle

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Wed Dec-20-06 12:55 PM
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7. Thank you for the info n/t

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