Definition of National Identity Cards and How It Is UsedThe National Identification System which I call NIS is a form of identity card that is a "portable document, typically a plastic card with digitally embedded information” ( Rousse, 2010 ). Most of us carry with us some form of NIS that confirms our identity, such as our driving licenses. The National Identification System (NIS) card uses a type of biometric system such as iris to help identify the person; One organization that uses this form of identification is the United States Immigration Service. My green card contains my biometric fingerprint and information such as when I first came to the United States and whether I was here as a resident or here in the United States on a visa. My card also allows anyone to request my identification when it expires just like our driver's licenses, except if I let mine expire I could be deported if I fail to prove I have the right to be in the United States. This form of identification helps us work in the United States, apply for a Social Security card, get financial aid, and a driver's license just to name a few, but if this information is not available while we are traveling in certain areas of the United States and get stopped for identity checking, this can create that problem we all fear: being detained by immigration until they can verify our identity, or deporting us if the information cannot be traced back to us being here legally. Is it possible or impossible to safeguard the information contained on a high-tech national identity card? It is impossible to safeguard our information in general, so it would be impossible to safeguard our information on a national ID card. We live in a world where there are hackers and vast technology that can be penetrated… middle of paper… (2013). The case of the national identification system in the context of the September 11 attacks. p.2. Retrieved from http://coursebuildercontent.careeredonline.com/Assets/50000/46600.pdfColorado Technical University MUSE (2013). How would a national identity card work? p.2. Retrieved from https://campus.ctuonline.edu/courses/CJUS675/p2/hub1/46527.pdfGoessl, L. (2010). Pros and Cons of a National I'd Card Issued by the United States. Retrieved from http://www.worldissues360.com/index.php/pros-and-cons-of-a-us-issued-national-id-card-12849/Mukhija, K. & Goyal, Y. (2005) . National identity cards: a step towards “better” governance?? page 15. Retrieved from http://www.ccsindia.org/ccsindia/interns2005/10. %20National%20ID%20Cards.pdfRouse, M. (2010). What is the national identity card? Retrieved from http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/national-identity-card