It is soon going to be compulsory to have an ID card to access the internet from public locations such as cafes and shopping malls. This move is intended to protect children and prevent cyber crime.

This highlights the growing importance of having an ID card in the near future. Expats who don’t have an ID card as yet, have until the end of 2010 to apply for it.

For more information on the application process and fees, click here.

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2 Responses to “ID cards compulsory to access internet in public”

  1. 1 Dog Friendly Hotels

    this would really benefit a lot of things.an id..a photo id rather is an absolutely important item to carry.and when mandatory…it’ll definitely improve situations not only for children but for adults also.

  2. 2 Ranae Seabold

    That appears fine yet i’m still not so certain that I like it. Nevertheless will look more into it and choose personally! :)