ID cards

News The government has unveiled the ID card for British citizens.

By Nicole Kobie Published 30 July 09

News Despite backing off compulsory identity cards for airside workers, the government still claims the scheme will go ahead.

By Nicole Kobie Published 1 July 09

News A senior Tory MP has warned the Conservatives will scrap ID card plans so companies bidding to provide them should not enter into further contracts with the current Government.

By Jennifer Scott Published 18 June 09

News All estimates have been revised, according to expectations.

By David Neal Published 6 May 09

News The Conficker worm is back again, but this time it might not be an April Fool’s joke.

By Asavin Wattanajantra Published 9 April 09

News There is no 'technical reason' not to use chip and PIN technology in ID cards so they can be used in ATMs.

By Nicole Kobie Published 7 April 09

News CSC will be paid £385 million and IBM some £265 million to rollout biometric passport and ID card systems.

By Nicole Kobie Published 7 April 09

News The system that holds data key to the ID cards programme has been breached by staff in over 30 local authorities, the government department has admitted.

By Miya Knights Published 26 February 09

News The Information Tribunal has upheld the original Information Commissioner’s order that the ID cards’ Gateway Reviews should be published.

By Miya Knights Published 23 February 09

News The government is advertising for a National Identity Scheme Commissioner, who will keep an eye on the ID card scheme.

By Nicole Kobie Published 26 January 09