It's not just a number, it is an authentication protocol, that allows access to strictly controlled information. You can't get to that information by typing in a number. What this allows is for real time access control to anything gated by it, tailored precisely to your identity.
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Not sure how this is different from paperback ID?
They type it in, pulls up your records. Same with passport number.
So what makes it easier? Government Still controls that information. It's there from birth or naturalisation.
In fact having Id actually validated is probably better than someone just using your id for fraud. Basically a biometric key signer.
Idk I just don't see the problem of this when it already exists in the form of paperback.
I mean most people use face unlock and fingerprint unlock on their devices, so where's the issue here?
Going to get hacked? Possibly. But it's equivalent to a DB getting hacked and they steal your details there.
Only option is to become an illegal aliens, revoke nationality and then live like a homeless person with access to basic government services.