CRI
Registered Chooser
Some on Twitter pointing out that the scheme isn't compliant with GDPR, which is now UK Law. Basically, Home Office is saying they'll take a mass of highly personal data from applicants, including biometric shit, keep it as long as they like, and do with it what they please and share it with whomever they want.
ID cards failed because people didn't want the state all up in people's private info like this. Guess it's fine to do with 'furriners' though. If they get away with it, don't be surprised if it creeps in for other people, too.
BBC was also using the word 'registration' to describe the scheme, when it's actually an application process. The way it's described from the landing page is that if you aren't accepted, you could be booted out.
It is NOT the same as schemes in other countries where you just have to register. It's disingenuous for the BBC or anyone else to suggest it's the same kind of thing.
And anyone who thinks the Home Office won't totally screw up with their own hastily drawn up scheme is frankly bananas. All this is pointless, unless the goal is to harass and intimidate people into leaving, which I suspect it is.
ID cards failed because people didn't want the state all up in people's private info like this. Guess it's fine to do with 'furriners' though. If they get away with it, don't be surprised if it creeps in for other people, too.
BBC was also using the word 'registration' to describe the scheme, when it's actually an application process. The way it's described from the landing page is that if you aren't accepted, you could be booted out.
It is NOT the same as schemes in other countries where you just have to register. It's disingenuous for the BBC or anyone else to suggest it's the same kind of thing.
And anyone who thinks the Home Office won't totally screw up with their own hastily drawn up scheme is frankly bananas. All this is pointless, unless the goal is to harass and intimidate people into leaving, which I suspect it is.