Updated: All you need to know about the most controversial IT project around
By Nick Heath
Published: 15 April 2009 15:31 GMT
K is for Kids
The NIR will only contain details of adults aged 16 and over but a national child population database called ContactPoint was launched in January 2009.
A-Z of ID cards
ContactPoint holds names, addresses and other personal details of every child in England up to their 18th birthday.
The database is aimed at protecting vulnerable children and the government says it will make it easy for authorities to find out who is working with a young person to deliver co-ordinated support.
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