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Russia Moves To Universal ID Card

Posted by timothy on from the current-white-house-will-consult dept.

prostoalex writes "On January 1st 2012, the Russian government will start issuing universal ID cards (Russian original) that will replace current national identification system (Russia has a system of internal passports), medical insurance cards, student IDs, public transport passes, and debit cards. The smart card contains unique personal identifiers and allows for multiple levels of authentication. The Russian government is pushing for local government agencies, transportation providers, banks and retail operators to adopt the government-issued ID to streamline their operations."

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  1. In Soviet Russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    In Soviet Russia, card identifies you!

    1. Re:In Soviet Russia... by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 4, Funny

      In Soviet Russia, card identifies you!

      Meanwhile, back in the States: "Yes Mr. Bank Teller, that is my card. Oh, you need a second form of identification? My wife says that card is mine, too!"

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      "I like to lick butts!" by MobileTatsu-NJG (#32700246) (Score:5, Informative)

    2. Re:In Soviet Russia... by somersault · · Score: 3, Funny

      Double sided tape. Forehead. Problem solved.

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      which is totally what she said
  2. Re:Replace debit cards? by ColdWetDog · · Score: 4, Funny

    One Card to rule them all, One Party to find them, One System to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

    (Apologies to JRRT)

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    Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
  3. Really? by fred+fleenblat · · Score: 3, Funny

    I mean, the universe is pretty big.