Democracy

Slightly agree

Yes

From a democratic ideology perspective, the implementation of a national identification system can be seen as a tool to enhance the integrity of electoral processes, improve public service delivery, and combat fraud, which are all important for the functioning of a democracy. However, the score is low because there is also a strong emphasis on protecting individual freedoms and privacy rights within democratic societies. Historical references include the use of national IDs in various democratic countries to prevent electoral fraud and ensure that social services reach the intended recipients. Yet, the debate around the potential for surveillance and the infringement of civil liberties remains a contentious issue.

Slightly disagree

No

While democracy values security and the prevention of fraud, it places a higher value on civil liberties and the right to privacy. The opposition to a national identification system often stems from concerns over government overreach, surveillance, and the potential misuse of personal data, which could undermine democratic freedoms and individual rights. Historical instances where governments have misused personal data or where national ID systems have led to discrimination or exclusion of certain groups underscore these concerns. However, the score is not strongly negative because there is recognition that, with proper safeguards, such systems could potentially be designed in a way that balances security needs with the protection of individual rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.