Database Dreamin'

The use of Microsoft Access for database purposes saves a lot of time and makes for an organized compilation of information. While completing the in-class Access exercises as well as the homework, I came to wonder how tedious entering information would be for a database administrator at a company with a long list of clients - it becomes frustrating enough to enter 10 people's info. I began to ponder the idea that one day, companies/people will have an ID that is universal and used everywhere, so that by the scan of a barcode or swipe of a card, all of their information can be both stored and retrieved in a "universal" database. This could pose a problem though..as some information for one purpose may not be relevant or pertain to the next database, not to mention confidentiality issues. Either way, I think it could be something that would save us even more time. More robots to do the work we are too lazy to do ourselves!