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EgyptEgypt Expands Biometric SIM Registration for National Security
Egypt is accelerating biometric verification for mobile SIM registration, requiring facial scans to be compared with national IDs to prevent identity misuse in criminal cases.
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Egypt Expands Biometric SIM Registration for National Security
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supporting biometric securitypositiveShow 1 post
started 11h ago•Last update 11h ago
The government is expanding biometric SIM registration to enhance security and prevent criminal misuse of identities, following a case of mistaken implication in drug trafficking.
raising privacy concernsnegativeShow 1 post
started 13h ago•Last update 13h ago
An MP raises concerns about the implementation of facial recognition for mobile phone line registration, demanding clarification on data collection purposes and privacy implications.
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