Lachie

=Ethics of Database Use= Should Australia have a citizens ID card?

Pros
 * One card could cover a lot of cards that we use today, saving space and time
 * It can be used to check all of the persons records with one card
 * The card connects you to a massive database that keeps all of your records
 * Law enforcements can locate and identify people by using the database
 * ID cards increase the security of things such as bank transactions
 * Identity Cards can be used quickly and effectively

Cons
 * If the card is lost the person may not be able to access lots of things untill he/she recieves a new one
 * People who forge the card may be able to access a larger range of records
 * In many cases another form of identification can be used (Drivers Licence, Passport etc)
 * In some places ID cards require that religeous affiliation must be shown, this can lead to discrimination
 * Introducing an Idenentity card system can be very expensive for the governemnt