NIDS is a system that will be used to digitally register ALL Jamaicans. The plan is to use the information gathered from NIDS to establish a database of Jamaican citizens and other individuals ordinarily resident in Jamaica. NIDS will facilitate the issuance of a National Identification Card (NIC) The NIC is a unique card issued to a registered individual and verified individuals. The NIC includes your NIN, photo, address, manual signature and match on cards applications to support authentication online. According to the Government, this should:enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Government agencies, and the management and delivery of Government services.
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