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Biometric information is under scrutiny once more.

A new report into the UK take up of ID cards has cast doubt over the level of security that biometric information extends, especially to poorer people.
 
The Independent Scheme Assurance Panel, who produces an annual report, warned that mistakes are inevitable and that not enough has been done to assess risk.
 
Discussing the proposed ID card scheme, the report highlighted particular issues which those on lower incomes may face: “Poorer people could be at particular risk of having their identity stolen because their cards could be their only form of ID, unlike holders of credit cards.
 
"Identity verification is a process and should not be dependent upon any one piece of data (biographic or biometric) alone. It is already difficult successfully to pretend to be someone who has a 'rich' biographical record - provided the verifying organisation does adequate checks. Care must be taken that confidentiality and integrity are supported by proper processes and policies are not over-dependent on technology," it warned.
 
Parliament is currently deciding if ID cards should be made compulsory for British citizens.
 
 

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