What are the potential benefits of a national ID card system?
A big advantage of a uniform national ID card system is the synergy effect, i.e. the concentration of identification functions into one nationwide document. Instead of having to deal with a multitude of different identification documents, some of which are of questionable security, government agencies and private entities would be able to demand a single, instantly recognizable identification document. Likewise, citizens and consumers could simplify the documentation they need to carry and present for identification purposes. This could heighten identification security, as well as reduce cost and increase convenience. Another potential benefit springs from the possibility of including biometric information in the card (See also Biometrics FAQ). This will enhance general document security, as it makes it much more difficult, albeit not impossible, to forge the card. Biometrics could also become important if the U.S. and other countries demand their inclusion in travel documents. Propone
