Future proofing the UK’s electronic ID program
Planning for change and growth via the chip management system
When the United Kingdom first announced plans for a national, mandatory ID card scheme, little could they have suspected they were opening a political Pandora’s box. A debate has raged both in the British Parliament and press on the relative rights and wrongs of compulsory ID cards.
Now that the dust is beginning to settle, it is apparent that e-ID is fast becoming a reality in the UK. It is now time to concentrate on delivering a robust and cost-effective solution that will ensure that the taxpayer’s money will be put to best use. For a successful rollout of such a large scheme, it is vital for UK’s Government to start considering the challenges and pitfalls involved in living with the ID card.
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