BT may not bid for ID cards

Friday, 31 December 2004, 12:36

BT may not bid for the huge contract for implementing the UK identity card because it fears being labeled a “Big Brother company”. (Via The Register)

Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, all people will be required to carry ID beinginning on 1 January. According to Agence France-Presse, ldquo;Dutch citizens will be required to carry an identity card, a passport or a driver’s license. Foreigners will need a passport, identity card or official immigration papers.”

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