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ref date:15 Jun 2000 (CD)
Smart cards sell youngsters privacy

In an effort to encourage Scots youngsters NOT to buy tobacco products and alcoholic beverages the government in London has persuaded its 'independently minded' Scottish executive to issue trendy smart-cards for identification purposes to any youngster who'll take one.

The problem is it adds to the electronic litter trail that can be used to track a persons location, purchasing habits and even itinerary!!!

Its a sneaky back door method of big brother trying to pry his way into your life before you can even use an ATM or credit card and give the marketers information on your life and habits for nothing!