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British Telecom Pushes Universal ID Check System

Posted by michael on from the what-if-you-don't-have-electricity dept.

miladus writes "URU (You Are You) is a new ID verification scheme from BT designed to allow government and businesses to confirm identities on the net. The BBC has a full report on how, according to BT officials, 'URU will be a major ingredient in transforming and joining up government... and how it will become ubiquitous for citizens, businesses, etc.'. Apparently, URU complies with European privacy laws."

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  1. Welcome... by Mourgos · · Score: 5, Insightful

    to the new Big Brother era.
    How long before everyong revolts?