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Should electronic identities be managed by the state? Should electronic identities be managed by the state?
Yes, electronic identities should be managed by the state Yes, electronic identities should be managed by the state
No, electronic identities should not be managed by the state No, electronic identities should not be managed by the state
Only the state can guarantee security of data Only the state can guarantee security of data
Only state can ensure correctness of data Only state can ensure correctness of data
Competition among sub-contractors can be beneficial Competition among sub-contractors can be beneficial
Ensure protection in totalitarian state Ensure protection in totalitarian state
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Should electronic identities be managed by the state?

The management of electronic identities (credentials for accessing state services) should not be sub-contracted to external entities. Electronic identities should be private.

Yes, electronic identities should be managed by the state

State should not sub-contract this activity

Only the state can guarantee security of data

Private firms cannot guarantee protection of data, especially against state actors. Only government security has the resources to appropriately protect citizen data.
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Only state can ensure correctness of data

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No, electronic identities should not be managed by the state

Outsourcing to private companies is more effective

Competition among sub-contractors can be beneficial

Using a free-market approach might be in citzen's interest
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Ensure protection in totalitarian state

This mechanism might be necessary for non'democratic countries.
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