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Hong Kong residents and visitors may face increased scrutiny when acquiring SIM cards; proposed new laws intended to combat organised crime

Hong Kong residents and visitors may soon need to provide mandatory registration details if they want to own a SIM card, under new rules being proposed for the territory.

Real names, personal details and a copy of valid photo ID would all be required to buy a SIM under the new rules.

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