“Oh but this requires a government ID card and I’ll never allow that! Liberty, freedom, something!” …later… “Hello sir, you’ve just started a new job. In orde

“Oh but this requires a government ID card and I’ll never allow that! Liberty, freedom, something!” …later… “Hello sir, you’ve just started a new job. In order for that to happen I’m going to need copies of your passport, driver’s licence, medicare card, citizenship certificate, and one recent bank statement showing your full name and address.” [Actual experience of mine, recently. Australia.] “Sure! Here they are, which random web portal that I’ve never heard of would you like me to upload them to?”