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Dutch Government Considers Information Safes

A recent commission proposal advocates the creation of digital safe deposit boxes for Dutch citizens. Citizens, government, and law enforcement would have access to the register of information. Citizens would also be encouraged to store their medical and financial information in the register.

Dutch Propose Digital Information Safes, Slashdot, April 19, 2001.
Digital Safe-Deposit for Dutch Citizens, Telepolis, April 17, 2001.