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The DMV database is not publicly searchable by the whole world. That's an important distinction. Remember those dystopian visions of the future where microchip
by fl3tch 15y ago
The DMV database is not publicly searchable by the whole world. That's an important distinction.
Remember those dystopian visions of the future where microchips would be inserted under people's skin so they could be tracked? That future is here, no forced microchipping required. People are volunteering for it in droves as they buy smart phones (and use social networks).
I don't understand why people get so upset over things like National ID cards, and then turn right around and give all their private info to Google and Facebook.
You already have a national ID number. Several, actually. They are your cell phone number, your Facebook account number, and your Gmail address, among others.
- jackpirate 15y agoI don't understand why people get so upset over things like National ID cards, and then turn right around and give all their private info to Google and Facebook. I don't think those are the same people. The internet is a big place, after all...
- electromagnetic 15y agoGiven the population sizes on Google and Facebook, and the sheer number of people in the UK who have been objecting the National ID card schemes, then a very significant portion of the latter's population is on social media.
- wladimir 15y agoYou already have a national ID number. Several, actually. They are your cell phone number, your Facebook account number, and your Gmail address, among others They are 'numbers' that identify someone, that's for sure. But there is still a big difference with national ID numbers, as you can request multiple, share them between people, delete them, etc... Even though loads of data are collected it still offers some freedom.