Identity Crisis

I've been writing a story for about two years now in my lunchtimes at work - popping over to the local pub by the river and tapping most of it out on my Pocket PC phone.
I won't put too much online about it, as I don't want someone stealing my idea!

Basically, the story is set about 10 or 15 years in the future and a massive Identity Card system is in place across Britain and most other developed countries.
The ID Cards, which are required to be carried by law, not only work as basic identification but they also hold records such as library books hired, marital status, driving licence and passport details, car insurance details, medical records and information about which buildings a person should have access to and at which times, for example their home and workplace.
Because of this, it's impossible to steal a new car, as without the insurance details on your card (along with your finger print), the car won't start.

The story is based around two groups of hackers.  Not exactly the goodies and baddies, as both teams break the law - but neither team could be seen as being nasty.

What will become clear in the first few pages is that each hacker has his (or her) own 'blank' card, which gives them access to anything, anywhere.  It won't give them money from a bank machine (as the cards are not linked to any bank account as that would need personal detail), however they can get into any building, any car, any secure building etc, and they can also access the internet under a completely un-traceable account.

The system seems almost too good to be true.
Perhaps it is?

I'll stick the first few bits and pieces up on here when I get a chance, and when the first draft is finished.