The bill in no way limits the use of biometric systems in schools, it increases the power of the state by legally imposing what was previously a voluntary code of practice, and data corruption or loss are unrelated to the use of biometric systems.
I think it's telling that the horror you imagine (councils writing to parents about chips) has never occurred, and has nothing to do with biometrics anyway, while tracking of purchases by private companies really happens but falls into the category of things you 'go along with'.
So - in short - there's an illogical fantasy here about local councils having massive power, and global companies being innocuous. And this urban myth is having serious consequences in our society. So this isn't just me being a dick. Though I am proud to be one.
my point was "systems that tie individuals to their purchases are creepy", not "this bill is a panacea". in fact, I wasn't even commenting on the bill.
the chips example was imo a similar-severity abuse of power scenario to councils' well publicised abuse of RIPA.
power isn't one dimensional. a global supermarket chain has vast power over the environment, workforces, suppliers, local economies, yes, but very little power over individuals. councils run schools and collect rubbish reasonably well, but seem to be experts at shafting individuals.
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I think it's telling that the horror you imagine (councils writing to parents about chips) has never occurred, and has nothing to do with biometrics anyway, while tracking of purchases by private companies really happens but falls into the category of things you 'go along with'.
So - in short - there's an illogical fantasy here about local councils having massive power, and global companies being innocuous. And this urban myth is having serious consequences in our society. So this isn't just me being a dick. Though I am proud to be one.
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the chips example was imo a similar-severity abuse of power scenario to councils' well publicised abuse of RIPA.
power isn't one dimensional. a global supermarket chain has vast power over the environment, workforces, suppliers, local economies, yes, but very little power over individuals. councils run schools and collect rubbish reasonably well, but seem to be experts at shafting individuals.