IT industry issues from Intellect - read our blog...
Politics, life after the reshuffle and the credit crunch
Concept Viability: Early engagement with industry
26/11/03
ID card technology challenges can be met, says Intellect
As the Queen today outlined plans for a draft legislation to establish the legal framework for the introduction of a system of ID cards in the UK. Intellect has today spoken out in support of the UK technology industry, and its ability to meet the technological challenges created by the proposals.
"The government will have to meet a wide range of technological challenges if plans for a national ID card scheme are to be successfully achieved", said John Higgins, Director General, Intellect.
"The UK technology industry is wholly committed to working in partnership with government to ensure that these challenges are met, and that the system can be delivered according to the specification which is eventually proposed."
He continued, "However, success will only be achieved if government continues to maintain its open dialogue with industry and engages suppliers effectively. This is something, which the Home Office, to its credit, has already undertaken, and something which we continue to welcome and encourage. Only with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, its capacity and its capabilities will the Government develop an ID card scheme capable of delivering on its promises."
Press contact: Press Office T 020 7331 2168 E This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Full name Contact telephone number Publication (publications if you are a freelance writer) Areas of interest
