I find it otherworldly, but tsadude's suggestion sounds interesting.

I don't know that this background check would require any more information than I already give up. The main difference would be the consolidation of of the data into one document.

In order to get frequent flyer miles, my every comming and going is tracked.
In order to avoid a cavity search and IDB, I charge my tickets with a credit card (don't pay cash if you are in a hurry).
In order to board my flight, I need a driver's license (or passport). In my state, that requires a fingerprint.
Hence a lot of my personal information is tracked.

What information, beyond the above, would be required. "They" already know my recent addresses, income, credit history, employment history, travel habits, spending habits, and biological information.

Now, I am against the survelance society we have become, but I don't see how this new ID card is a further step toward Stalanism.

On the plus side, the new card would save me some hassle and possible allow me to check in at the RCC (or other lounge) again.