ID cards - Crosby report is sceptical

[thsths]

There is finally some good news about the ID cards: the independent review conducted by Sir James Crosby is available, and it basically states that the current scheme is heading in the wrong direction.

Maybe the most important statement is conclusion number 2:

The scheme’s governance should be designed to inspire the highest level of trust among citizens. It should be operated independently of Government (say, accountable directly to Parliament) and in principle its processes and security arrangements should be subject to the approval of the Information Commissioner, who should have the power periodically to review delivery.

The other 9 core conclusions are also more or less in contrast with the current ID card scheme. Check the full report at http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/6/7 ... 060308.pdf

Tom