A few months ago, the Prime Minister had said that the ID cards would start to be replaced by the end of the year, but gave a different answer in his reply, stating that the ID cards would only start to be replaced in the first 3 months of 2012. He said that the necessary system is currently being developed, and should be ready by the end of the year.
Answering apparent privacy concerns by Dr Bonnici, Dr Gonzi said that the biometric ID cards were in line with those used in other EU countries. He added that they would include the details mandated by Maltese law on ID cards, as well as digital certificates which would allow holders to access electronic systems and new e-government services, including health-related ones.
Biometric details present include a digital photograph of the holder’s face, the PM said. Other biometric details are also being considered for inclusion, but no decision have been taken yet.
Measures which would allow the ID cards to be used for online payments and similar functions are also being evaluated.
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Quelle/Source: di-ve, 17.05.2011
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