SecureIDNews | National ID cards: The current state in the U.K., U.S., and Australia

Thursday, August 25, 2005

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor

Terrorist threats, disintegrating national borders, globalization … A myriad of causes have prompted governments around the world to take a closer look at the need for a national identification card. Indeed, some countries are moving forward but citizen’s privacy concerns have prevented most large countries from progressing on national ID systems. Recent bombings in London, however, may be a significant catalyst to push a national system through in the United Kingdom.

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South Africa expands smart ID card pilot

The South African Ministry of Home Affairs announced the expansion of its smart ID card pilot program, reports IT Web.

According to Home Affairs director-general Mkuseli Apleni, the smart ID card program is part of an effort by the national government to shed its racist past and create one identification card for all citizens. It will replace the current civic and immigration identity systems and capture demographic and biometric data of all South Africans and foreign nationals.

U.S., Australia explore expedited customs clearance swap

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Australia’s Attorney General and Ministry of Defense are exploring ways to grant reciprocation for fast-tracking each other’s citizens through customs checks in both countries, reports Australian Business Traveller.

Australia implements biometrics to fight visa fraud

Australia’s Immigration Ministry has implemented the use of biometric recognition tools such as facial scans, fingerprints and DNA to fight fraudulent visa applications, reports The Daily Telegraph.

Penn State issuing new ID cards to comply with voter law

Penn State University’s new student ID card will now include an expiration date, which the state’s new voter ID law requires. The law says that anyone voting in November’s election must have a photo ID with an expiration date. That would include a driver license and passport. However, students who are non-Pennsylvania residents, would not have such an identification.

More than 100 million Nigerians have no official identity

Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced on Wednesday at the 4th West Africa Information Communications Technology Congress 2012 that more than 100 million Nigerians lacked official identification in the country’s national identity database.

South Africa pilots smart card-based national ID system

The South Africa Department of Home Affairs announced a new plan for its smart card-based national identity system that will eventually replace the current civic and immigration systems, according to Business Day.

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