NO2ID Worcester

Attendees:

Mark Walker (Local Group Coordinator)

Brian Gladman

Stuart Herbert (newcomer/observer)

We did not really expect high numbers as notice of its happening were sent out at short notice and its the Christmas season.

Discussion

Plans for the Worcester Stall this coming Saturday (13th)

Going to be in front of the Guild Hall, at least two members of Birmingham NO2ID shall assist with numbers and that it was going to be happening in the Afternoon. I shall update you all with more detail shortly.

Guest/Observer introductions

Myself and Brian gave a brief rundown on the ID card issue we meet about - these included:

• Costs
• Mass Data Collection/Surveillance and the risks of that with recent Data losses.
• Storing of Biometrics despite innocence

We also gave a briefing on what the group had been doing in the last few months.

Council Motion Strategy

Largely conservative council but some seemed unconcerned/uninterested about the ID cards issue. Methods of encouraging an interest talked about. Should be able to pursue one being put through before the end of January 2009 if action is taken.