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UK: Article from The Register - Home Office Minister Meg Hillier says there was 'nothing to stop' drivers' licences or other documents from being designated to work as ID cards.

01 October 2008

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Identity minister moots ID cards on driving licences (The Register, link)

Background: The Shape of Things to Come (pdf) including the "Internet of Things", the "digital tsunami" and surveillance by public security agencies.

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