Using social networking sites as a means to officially confirm your identity?
What could possibly go wrong?
( Sweeplovesfisting veni, vidi, mum tuum futui, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 7:04, Reply)

if b3ta is on list of familiar online log-ins, then nothing could go wrong
The Government will ask you a few simple security questions such as 'how long have you been ejaculating on our mum?'
( Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 7:37, Reply)

your mum

( Mighty Nibus who dares gins, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 8:24, Reply)

well...
At least since ⇓
( Sweeplovesfisting veni, vidi, mum tuum futui, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 10:00, Reply)

Isn't this just oAuth 2.0?
Used on thousands and thousands of sites already. Personally I rarely use it and sign up normally. Its optional too.
( Fadgebadger /links's pedantic bellend, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 8:30, Reply)

when I said 'officially confirm your identity'
I meant literally, a virtual ID card, a means to obtain a passport etc, People wishing to apply for services ranging from tax credits to fishing licences and passports will be asked to choose from a list of familiar online log-ins, including those they already use on social media sites, banks, and large retailers such as supermarkets, to prove their identity.
Once they have logged in correctly by computer or mobile phone, the site will send a message to the government agency authenticating that user’s identity.

logging in to stumbleupon with my Facebook ID is one thing, knowing someone could order a passport is another.
( Sweeplovesfisting veni, vidi, mum tuum futui, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 9:56, Reply)

I see.
Just glanced it briefly on before leaving for work this morn
( Fadgebadger /links's pedantic bellend, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 10:04, Reply)