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European e-ID Announced

Posted by samzenpus on from the papers-please dept.

gbjbaanb writes in with a story about plans to introduce an electronic identity system in Europe. "On Wednesday, the European Commission published a strategy document aimed at setting up systems to protect children online. In the document — but not in the accompanying press release nor the citizens' summary — the Commission mentioned that it will soon propose a 'pan-European framework for electronic authentication,' full details will be announced on 30th May. The launch of the strategy follows a push to strengthen internet security in the EU. It also outlined legal measures to make it easier for people to use a single e-ID for online services across borders, which would underpin a move toward a pan-European framework for electronic identification, authentication and signature (Pefias) framework."

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  1. The EU must know where your cock is, always. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's very important for the EU to know exactly where your penis is at each and every point in time. Your penis is not only a weapon, but it can be a victim, too. It's imperative that safety for every penis comes first and foremost, above all else, including freedom.

    Let me give you an example of why it's important for them to constantly monitor the location of your penis at all times. Say you're traveling from Brussels to Hamburg. You're on the train, and enjoying a quick snack. While you're drinking a bottle of juice, the train unexpectedly slows down. This surprises you, and you drop the almost-full bottle onto your lap. If it weren't for the EU monitoring exactly where your penis is, your penis could have been crushed and damaged severely by this falling bottle.

    Now you see why it's important to have tracking like this in place. It's for our own safety, and it's for the safety of everyone else, too.

  2. Re:Children Don't Need Protection by Luckyo · · Score: 1, Troll

    That is of course, until opium in your veins runs out and you return to wonderful reality where today's children face far bigger threat from their parents' and relatives' abuse then from pretty much all other factors, unless they live in a third world country.

    A subject that's very unsexy to talk about in libertrarian pipe dreams, I know.