civil rights

Civil rights 



"Civil rights" are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment (and to be free from unfair treatment or "discrimination") in a number of settings -- including education, employment, housing, and more -- and based on certain legally-protected characteristics

The more data there is on people, and the more technology is used to monitor and control people in order to keep society safe as a  possible, then the more likely is that people's right to privacy and civil rights as a whole may be compromised. There are many ways that your information is stored, the most common are compulsory id cards. One aspect that makes id cards so controversial is that they will be linked to a national database that will be capable of storing a great deal of information about each individual and it can be linked to your driving license number, national insurance number, NHS number etc
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of having an id card. 

Advantages

• One advantage of having an identification card is that it makes things easier when you need to take care of important affairs. For example, if you're applying for vouchers to help you pay your bills, your identification card allows the clerk to easily find background information on you. Or if you're an employer, a copy of a job candidate's ID card will help you do a more detailed search of that person's history.

Disadvantages

Identity theft is one major drawback of having an ID card. For example, if you renewed your ID card but you threw your old one away without cutting it up, a thief who often goes through old trash bags may run across your card and use it to open new bank or credit card accounts. If this happens, you'll have to spend huge amounts of money and time rebuilding your financial history.