Talks about introducing an identification card instead of a Russian civil passport have been going on for many years. The project is called UEC - a universal electronic card. Its functions will include citizen identification and the ability to pay for any services.
Why do I need an ID card?
Volokita, which is an integral property of the Russian bureaucracy (at least it is difficult to believe in the possibility of quick reforms in this area), has long been known. An identification card can simplify a number of processes for which today citizens need to come to government institutions, stand in line and communicate with officials.
Using the card, it will be possible to order and pay for various public services, it will also include a medical policy and an insurance certificate. You can add a travel, electronic wallet to it. Since Sberbank will be the issuer of cards, each Russian will become the owner of the payment account.
According to the project, the card is planned to be issued free of charge. To receive it, you just need to fill out an application. The card will be valid for 5 years, after which it will have to be changed.
The UEC project provides for the possibility of including additional services in the card. To do this, they will simply be recorded on the chip card. Basic services, as well as card services, will be free, but for additional services you may have to pay.
Advantages and disadvantages of an ID card
The population of Russia expresses concerns about the new project. Most people fear that the card will be very easy to lose. There are those who believe that the security of all personal data when they are written to one medium will be in serious jeopardy.
However, cards have undeniable advantages. With their help, it is possible to carry out operations as quickly as possible, which previously spent weeks and months. With them, the need to turn to bureaucratic institutions will almost completely disappear.
UEC developers in Russia are working to protect the population from card loss. It is even planned to issue a duplicate card at the request of the owner.
So far, UEC is positioned as an interim project, after which there will be a complete transition to electronic passports.
