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Subject:    FC: Thailand introduce digital ID-with-a-chip cards in April 2003
From:       Declan McCullagh <declan () well ! com>
Date:       2002-11-26 4:17:40
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From: "Xeni Jardin" <xeni@xeni.net>
To: "Declan McCullagh" <declan@well.com>
Subject: Thailand to introduce Digital ID cards in April '03
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:32:08 -0800

[ Hi, Declan! I didn't see this topic hit <politech> yet. -- XJ ]

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[http://boingboing.net/2002_11_01_archive.html#85714070]

Thailand to introduce Digital ID cards in April '03

The Thai government will introduce the country's first digital ID card that
includes a chip storing personal data by next April, according to a recent
Bangkok post report. Plans include issuing the smart card to newborns and
students, and widespread implementation is scheduled within 3-5 years.

The smart card is expected to store information such as the card holder's
name, address, date of birth, blood type and other vital medical
information. RAB Director Surachai Srisarakham said government agencies
would be able to select the information that would be stored. The card might
also be integrated with an e-signature, a driving licence, job title,
membership of any organisations or be used as an e-purse or e-passport in
the future, he added.

The RAB expects to set up a central server, separated from the central
government database server, which would allow each government agency to
select information to be stored in the card and update information.

Link
[http://www.bangkokpost.com/201102_Database/20Nov2002_data83.html]

Discuss
[http://www.quicktopic.com/18/H/sSLmgrJK9JPY]

posted by Xeni Jardin at 08:25




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