Take Jane

Fans of ID cards often say, if you've done nothing wrong you have nothing to fear. They are naive.

For more information, and to find out what YOU can do to help stop the database state, visit:

http://www.no2id.net/TakeJane

Other references:

Use of DWP's CIS database for ID scheme biographical data: http://www.ips.gov.uk/identity/downlo...

A contemporaneous example of abuse of NHS databases: http://news.scotsman.com/health/NHS-w...

For the number who will *actually* have access to ContactPoint, read: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/...

Some of our commenters seem more interested in slagging off the video than checking the facts. Please do visit the website and read our references - including the Home Office documents - and ask yourself whether you really believe that 'Take Jane' could never happen.

I and many others fear it will, no matter what 'assurances' the government might give.

Phil Booth
National Coordinator, NO2ID

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  News & Politics

[szczepansky]

So let me get this straight: you'd rather do nothing about people trafficking, terrorism and identity theft, each of which is ruining thousands of lives right now, than do something about institutional corruption that supposedly fails carefully constructed characters such as this?

[lankyphil]

Not at all, szczepansky - the ID scheme will do nothing to tackle the problems you mention, but *will* expose others to risks that the gov't and its apologists won't even acknowledge. For example: NO2ID has suggested practical measures (already being used in other countries, including the US) that would cut out vast amounts of identity fraud right NOW, at zero cost to the consumer - but the government chooses to ignore them and push ahead with its hugely costly and dangerous ID scheme.

[werepig]

Nice video. A difficult one to balance and as usual you have the pedants tut-tutting about whether it's "over the top" or not.

Bollocks to ID cards.

I wish these horrible pricks in Whitehall would butt out of our business.

[martinfirrell]

Even a simple and secure database system would be dependent on the trustworthiness of any government with access to it. Since it is impossible to guarantee the integrity of all future governments, we cannot guarantee the security of any database system.

[elucidative]

“I don’t need to justify my position. You need to justify yours. Come back with a warrant.”

[tinkerbellbetty]

no no no ta id cards .are people stupid ???? freedom people .i have had this problem with my txxt of an ex .i know just how you feel girl keep strong you will get away .this does happen belive me i had it happen ta me ..till you have been through this zipp it

[free2flycari]

People who support ID cards don't know what freedom or security is. All they know how to do is worship their masters. Keep up the good work. The future belongs to the PEOPLE.

[shitfacesam]

Whilst Take Jane is a fictional work, the same could be said about people trafficking, terrorism and identity theft. These issues are blown out of all proportion by politicians, the media and vested interests. Even the Government has given up using terrorism as an excuse for ID Cards.

[771042]

But once all the systems are linked together if someone DOES find out your details they'll know EVERYTHING!

[771042]

Do you have any idea how often the a government employee leaves a laptop on a train and details are stolen from COUNTLESS government databases??? Literally every month. So putting all of these details in once place is just asking for more trouble...

[taffboy72]

ID cards wont stop migration, terror or ID theft. Anyone who trusts the state hasn't looked very much into history.