Yes, exactly. It made the fundamental error of assuming that having a single identity number for everything would be a good thing in a highly computerized age, whereas the Estonian model, which is based around a unique ID but keeps your data segmented, if you like, logically where it makes sense to do so on the state's behalf—so maybe health, taxation, welfare, education and other pockets—means that citizens still feel that they're in control of their identity rather than the state being in control.
On March 27th, 2018. See this statement in context.