Myanmar government dismisses e-ID surveillance rumours, says system aims for secure digital identification
YANGON: The Ministry of Immigration and Population has dismissed claims that Myanmar's e-ID system is intended to monitor or spy on citizens, calling such reports unfounded rumors spread on social media.
In a recent statement, the ministry clarified that the e-ID system is not designed for surveillance, but rather to serve as a secure digital platform for verifying individuals' identities. The system aims to accurately manage personal information and confirm citizens' identities for official use.
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