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 * __Biometric identification and National Identity cards__**

According to Google these are the definitions for "Biometrics" and "National Identity Cards"

Biometrics: A branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis National Identity Cards: A card that shows proof of age and nationality


 * __Pros and Cons of Biometrics__**

Stops security threats such as terrorism in the country Easily identifiable people Can help to cut down crime Can help to keep kids in school
 * Pros**

You don't need permission to take someones Biometrics ([|LINK]) It is a massive invasion of privacy ([|Link]) Once the biometrics are taken the company that took them can sell them off to other company's If misused can cause dangers to peoples health
 * Cons**

[|Pros and cons link]

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 * National Identity Card**


 * A national Identity card is a small plastic card that you carry around with you, it is used for identification of age and name.**
 * they have been recently implemented in many different countries, for example the UK**
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 * There is a social and ethical problem with using NID cards, for example..**
 * If someone does not get a NID card then they can get arrested without bail until they have acquired the card.**
 * If someone steals the card from you, you are without identification and therefore can be arrested.**
 * It can cut down the crime rate in the country as everyone will be identifiable.**
 * it is a gateway to more technological identification.**


 * [|barcodes for people]**
 * [|Fun link for finding people] - (security threat?)**