Identity Cards Update
Dr Henry Bloomfield
Identity Cards Programme
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- The scheme – where we are
- Biometric requirements
- Accessibility requirements
- UKPS Biometric enrolment trial
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Identity Cards Scheme Aims
- Statutory purposes:
- A fast and convenient way for people to prove their identity
- Verification of identity for:
- National security
- Tackle illegal immigration and working
- Counter terrorism & organised crime
- Help protect people from identity fraud & theft
- To secure the efficient and effective delivery of public services
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Timetable
- Legislation
- November 2003 - Government announcement
- April 2004 - Publication of draft Bill
- November 2004 - Introduction of Bill
- April 2005 - General Election called
- Delivery
- Now to April 2005 - Business process design and further feasibility trials
- 2005 to 2006 - Procurement - joined up with UKPS
- 2006 to 2007 - Build and test
- 2008 - First cards issued
- …Incremental, flexible launch. Integrated testing
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Key features of scheme
- National Identity Register
- Several routes to registration
- Biometric information
- Identity verification service
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Biometric Requirements
Two requirements
- Make registration of multiple identities improbable
- Allow people to verify a link to a previously established identity
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Accessibility Requirements
Programme:
- Qualitative special issues groups research
- Disabled groups
- Ethnic minority groups
- Religious groups
- Other vulnerable groups
- Currently - Designing Scheme Requirements
- Test requirements against research
- Take requirements 'on the road' to validate with groups
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User Accessibility
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User Accessibility
Key interaction points:
- Enrolment
- Identity services
- Maintenance
Choice of channels
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Accessibility Requirements
Key criteria for interaction
- Universality
- Security
- Accuracy
Key interaction points
- Enrolment
- Verification
- Maintenance
Assumption of multiple biometrics
- Digital Photograph
- Fingerprints
- Iris
Manage access difficulties
- Temporary/Permanent
- Obvious/ Non-obvious
Interaction channels
- Phone, Voice/SMS
- Internet
- In person
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Biometric enrolment trial
The UKPS biometric pilot:
- Not a technology trial
- Tested the use of biometrics through a simulation of the passport process with 10,000 volunteers
- Included a sample of 750 participants with a range of disabilities
- Measured process times
- Assessed customer perceptions and reactions
- Assessed practical aspects of incorporation of biometrics into a biometric database
- Test fingerprint and iris biometrics for one-to-many identification and facial recognition for one-to-one verification
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Biometric enrolment trial
Enrolment of disabled participants
- Most enrolled in the mobile unit
- Participants with a range of physical, learning, visual and hearing disabilities
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Conclusion
- Developing and testing requirements and future testing needs in the light of research and UKPS trial results
- Commitment to accessibility for all
- Continuing engagement with special needs user groups.
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