Jimmie76, excellent analysis. It was logical, easy to follow, and I agree with every word.
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Jimmie76
The main problem here was that the what was stored on these databases was more detailed/had more information than the other comparable records (like passports). So someone getting illegal access to the NIR or even part of it would have access to enough data to pass themselves off as you, and could make a tidy sum selling that data.
One question: what were the actual data items required to be stored for each individual on the National Identity Register, and how do they compare to the amount of information required by other EU member-states to get one of their ID cards?
I've heard it was to collect "more than 50 pieces of information", "47 pieces of information" and "53 pieces of information" but no-one has ever said what those pieces of information actually are. I'd be most grateful if you can.