After an identity theft scare, I realized just how pathetic the security is for our identities here in the USA. I mean with a birth certificate and a social security card, neither of which have any real identification abilities, I can open any number of credit cards and mortgages. So I think we should have an official ID card that is attached to us by DNA, iris scan, and finger print.
Yeah, DNA would be more involved, but a central depository that is collected at birth could be a great backup system. Iris scans can be quite reliable and not so intrusive compared to fingerprints, at least that's what I've read. the key is that you could use the iris/fingerprint scans for everyday use and the DNA for fraud confirmation.
A complete end to identity theft is in our grasp!
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