Bad Science: Ben Goldacre on lost data, biometrics, and ID cards

[rhythmaning]

I have just read the Guardian (print edition), and Ben Goldacre had a very good article about why biometrics wouldn't have helped the seven million families who are worried that the loss of their personal data by HMRC will compromise their security, contrary to comments by Messrs Brown and Darling.

I am sure many of you are aware of Goldacre's blog, Bad Science, but if not, here is a link to the online version of his Guardian article.