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WILL BE CHAOTIC.
Definition of terms:
National ID: refers to the non-transferable identification document issued to every citizen registered
under the FilSys.
Biometrics Information: data about a person’s external characteristics that provides a positive
identification of an individual. Voice, iris, photo, fingerprint, signature, or palm.
System: refers to the national ID System
Based on HB 6221.
Policy:
National ID system will be chaotic as the government is not yet competent and equipped to facilitate
such a feat.
Safeguards:
But we’re not on the opinion that such national ID system has no actual benefit.
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It could be any minimalist’s dream: One identification (ID) for seamless transactions with all public
and private agencies.
Or it could be any private citizen’s nightmare: all your personal data conveniently packaged in a single
ID — one that could easily fall into the hands of unscrupulous people.
One thing is certain, though: The dream — or nightmare — of a national ID system has moved closer
to becoming a reality.
First, when the implementation of an ID card system requires a special appropriation because there
is no existing appropriation for such purpose. Second, when the ID card system is compulsory on
all branches of government … [and] on all citizens whether they have a use for the ID card or not.
Third, when the ID card system requires the collection and recording of personal data beyond what
is routinely or usually required for such purpose, such that the citizen’s right to privacy is infringed.
Improving our identity systems should be a national priority – regardless of what happens with
immigration reform. Every single day people are inconvenienced, marginalized, and find
themselves victims of identity theft because of our country’s faulty identity systems. The
American people deserve better than to be presented with a false choice. They shouldn’t have to
choose between trusting in a relic from the last century that keeps failing them, and being forced
into carrying an experimental document they don’t need.
The opposition to the proposed national ID revolves principally on the perceived threat to security
and violation of privacy by the government’s collection of personal information.
Admittedly, the proposed ID card is susceptible to abuse or misuse by corrupt government officials
or the cardholder himself. And so are many other government licenses, permits or similar
documentary issuances.
Even developed countries suffer from the same problem. The only difference is they are able to catch
the guilty parties faster and make them pay for their crimes.
There will always be an evil genius who can come up with ways and means to game a government
program for selfish purposes. But this fact of life should not paralyze the government to inaction.