The Privacy and Security of An Identification Card: Malaysian Perspective

Mohd Shukri, Muhammad Hafiz (2015): The Privacy and Security of An Identification Card: Malaysian Perspective.

Abstract

Identification cards have long been associated with national security. In some countries, citizens are required to have a national identification card while others offer a voluntary one. Identification cards are being used in many countries around the world including most European countries, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Since new developments have emerged in the collection, analysis and dissemination of information about individuals, this article will elaborate on the collection, storage and disclosure of personal data in the form of identification cards while focusing on the new ‘smart card’ electronic identification methods with automated individual identification, biometrics technology and encryption controls. Several surrounding issues of privacy and security with regards to identification cards will also be clarified.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: biometric technology; encryption controls; identification cards; individual identification; national identification; national security; personal data; smart card.
• Subjects: K - Law and Economics > K3 - Other Substantive Areas of Law > K37 - Immigration Law

References

Dixon, T. (2001). Valuing Privacy: An Overview and Introduction. University of New South Wales (UNSW) Law Journal. Vol.24(1). pg. 239.

Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972) 405 U.S. 438, 453; See also Louis Henkin (1974) Privacy and Autonomy. Columbia Law Review 74, 1410, 1425.

History of National Identification Cards.Electronic Privacy Information Center.https://epic.org/privacy/id_cards/(Retrieved on 24/7/2015)

John Wehr (2004). Malaysia‟s national „MyKad‟ ID card succeeding through service to citizens. http://www.secureidnews.com/news-item/malaysias-national-mykad-id-card-succeeding-through-service-tocitizens/ (Retrieved on 28/7/2015)

MyKad: The Malaysia Government Multipurpose Smart Identity Card.http://www.malaysiacentral.com/information-directory/mykad-the-malaysia-government-multipurpose-smartidentity- card/#sthash.JmffRvYY.dpuf (Retrieved on 24/7/2015)

Official Portal, National Registration Department of Malaysia, Ministry of Home Affairs. Introduction to MyKad. http://www.jpn.gov.my/en/informasi/pengenalan-kepada-mykad/ (Retrieved on 28/7/2015)

Official Portal, National Registration Department of Malaysia, Ministry of Home Affairs. MyKad – Superiority at Your Fingertips. http://www.jpn.gov.my/en/informasi/mykad-kelebihan-di-tangan-anda/(Retrieved on 28/7/2015)

Privacy International, Identity Cards, Frequently Asked Questions.http://www.pi.greennet.org.uk/issues/idcard/idcard_faq.html(Retrieved on 24/7/2015)

Samad Ismail (2001). Security Features in General Multi Purpose Card, presented at the Info Security 2001 Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. 3-5 July 2001.

Sharifah Mumtazah Syed Ahmad, Borhanuddin Mohd Ali & Wan Azizun Wan Adnan (2011). Technical Issues and Challenges of Biometric Applications As Access control Tools of Information Security. International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control. Vol. 8. No. 11. pg. 7984.

Sieghart, P. (1976). Privacy and Computers. London: Latimer New Dimensions. pp. 75-76.

S. Warren and L. Brandeis (1890). The Right to Privacy. The Havard Law Review. Vol.4. pp. 193-220.

theSunDaily. Personal Data Protection Act introduced on Nov 15. http://www.thesundaily.my/news/890666 (Retrieved on 28/7/2015)

The Star Online (2013). One card for all. http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2010/02/01/One-card-forall/ (Retrieved on 30/7/2015)

Thomas Suwald (2014). Smartcards, security and biometrics. How biometrics-augmented authentication can make today’s smartcards more secure. Netherlands: NXP Semiconductors N.V. pg. 3.

Tucker, G. (1992). Information Privacy Law in Australia. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire. pg. 7.