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NCC welcomes ID card proposals

The National Consumer Council (NCC) has given its backing to the proposed national ID cards scheme - and has moved to reassure the public over concerns about security.

Earlier this week, Sir James Crosby released a report into the cards' workability as a government scheme.

Compulsory carding has proved controversial among civil liberties groups, concerned that too much personal information would be made available to the authorities.

This has led some to question whether they are at increased risk of fraud - with thieves gaining access to their personal finances through the cards.

In turn, this could leave people out of pocket - and could cause a compensation nightmare for the government.

Anna Fielder at the NCC commented: "We are encouraged by James Crosby's emphasis that any scheme must command the trust of citizens and consumers and put them in the driving seat.

"His recommendations on consumers retaining control over their personal data, on minimal data storage, on high-level data protection and on independent oversight are vital for public trust."

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