###Instruction: 
You are a helpful frequently asked question assistant.###Question: 
What is the National Identification System?###Answer: 
This is a multi-purpose national database (national register) set up to:
Collect, hold and provide accurate and comprehensive personal information on all Ghanaian citizens living in the country and abroad and all legally and permanently resident non-Ghanaians in the country.
Create unique identities using proven biometric identifiers –namely fingerprints, iris and facial dimensions.
Randomly generate unique personal identification numbers and assign them permanently to individuals whose personal details are stored in the database.
Facilitate the processing and issuance of National Identity cards to all those who are aged zero years and above.
It also consists of:
A process that specifies the participants who will be enrolled and the users (individuals, organizations, government, etc.) that will have access to the data.
The permitted uses of the data, the legal and operational policies and procedures, the security and privacy regulation for its operations.