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> Providing governments with a de facto mandatory electronic ID for every citizen is inherently providing the means to surveil, though. But this suggestion ain
by herbstein 4y ago
> Providing governments with a de facto mandatory electronic ID for every citizen is inherently providing the means to surveil, though.
But this suggestion ain't it. Most EU countries already have a de facto mandatory electronic ID for every resident.
- closewith 4y ago> But this suggestion ain't it. What's your basis for this claim? From the declared strategy, it seems perfect for abuse as a surveillance tool. > Most EU countries already have a de facto mandatory electronic ID for every resident. As stated elsewhere, my country (Ireland) does not. It's attempt at a mandatory electronic ID (MyGovID/Public Services Card) was ruled as unlawful (it's still available, but cannot be required to access government services). Strategy link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/european-digital-identity_en https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/euro...