Anyone know more about this BT "uk identity verification" scheme?

[David Hansen]

On 5 Mar 2003 at 13:53, Richard D G Cox wrote:

> On 5 Mar 2003 10:46, "David Howe" <DaveHowe@gmx.co.uk> quoted/wrote:
> 
> | "URU will be a major ingredient in transforming and joining up
> | government," said Mike Stone, general manager of BT Stepchange.gov,
> | a division of the telephone company which works on government web |
> services.                           ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 
> So now we can see where the initiative is coming from ...

It's always interesting when those pulling the Home Office's strings 
reveal themselves.

The Home Office is a prime example of regulatory capture. It acted as 
a public relations and enabling arm for those hiding behind its 
skirts. "33. The Security Service welcomed the introduction of RIPA, 
having taken an active part in its drafting." tells us all we need to 
know about the nefarious activities of the Home Office. I note that, 
despite being asked a few times, the Home Office refuses to tell us 
how many people from Liberty were actively involved in drafting RIP. 
The silence indicates that my assumption is correct, the number is 
zero.

What has happened is that they have acknowledged that they are 
getting into bed more with big business. They have yet to actually 
deal with the public, other than arrogantly dismissing their concerns 
with excuses that don't stand up to scrutiny.


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