Written question asked by Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

What consideration they have given to protecting the proposed identity card system should access to the central database be disabled for whatever reason; and how they propose to ensure that cards can be effectively used offline. [HL 1792].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1792; 671 c117WA

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Access Databases Identity cards Standards Security