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Latvia bans unregistered SIM cards from 2027

Original: The parliament of # Latvia has passed amendments banning unregistered SIM cards as of 1 September 2027. Users of pay-as-

Latvia's parliament has passed amendments banning unregistered SIM cards, with the rule taking effect on 1 September 2027. Users of pay-as-you-go SIM cards will also be required to register their personal information. Lawmakers say unregistered SIM cards are frequently used in telephone fraud and other criminal activity, and the change is aimed at curbing such abuse.

Why now: The new registration requirement raises privacy and surveillance concerns while targeting phone fraud, prompting public debate.

LatviaSaeima (Latvian parliament)

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• The parliament of # Latvia has passed amendments banning unregistered SIM cards as of 1 September 2027. Users of pay-as-you-go SIM cards will also have to register their personal information. Unregistered SIM cards are often used in telephone # fraud and other # crime .… · viabaltica@mstdn.social

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