In an attempt to save money and protect privacy, the Canadian government has introduced plans to cut the nation's social insurance number (SIN) cards, The Globe and Mail reports. The cards--which help government track income, taxes and eligibility for various public programs--lack many of the modern security features utilized by credit cards and driver's licenses. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) approves of the proposal. An OPC spokesman said, "If fewer people wind up carrying a SIN card with them as a result of the change, that will be a positive development for privacy."
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