"Anything unique is discoverable, " said William Heath, chairman and co-founder of Mydex, a startup that allows individuals to hold their own personal data.

WSJ: 'Open Data' Brings Potential and Perils for Government

William Heath, chairman of public service research body Kable, is one of the most outspoken critics of the ID scheme and argues the current way of accessing medical services is the best.

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Since the start of the month, 150 acres of burning heath were tackled by crews from Fort William, Newtonmore and Kilchoan.

BBC: Wild fire land in north and isles covers '10 Hampdens'