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RSS feedsOnly one in 10 people trust the government with their personal data, according to a survey by ICM Research for supplier Data Encryption Systems (DES).
The survey highlights the extent to which the government's track record on data security has impacted public opinion.
Breaches such as those in HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Association (DVLA) have had a heavy affect on public attitudes towards the national identity card programme.
Of the 72 per cent of people against or ambivalent about ID cards, 93 per cent say this is because the government has a poor track record of looking after citizens’ data.
And 56 per cent do not trust civil servants with their personal data.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said earlier this month that fewer than 100 people will have access to the national identity register, and no details will be kept online.
See also:
Technology is just one issue in the government’s overhaul of controversial identity plan 20 Mar 2008
Committee highlights question marks over repeated breaches of data laws 14 Mar 2008
Home Office slows ID card rollout as independent Treasury study recommends fast implementation 13 Mar 2008Identity and Passport Service chief reveals benefits of new approach 07 Mar 2008
Draft report of alternative plans for ID management was ready six months ago 07 Mar 2008
People renewing a passport after 2010 will no longer be obliged to receive an ID card 06 Mar 2008Individuals will only be told their details have been accessed if they make a specific request 27 Feb 2008All Public Sector IT Tags: Security, Government
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