Two years in prison for copying an identity card | New Polish regulations

From 12 July, companies will no longer be allowed to copy our documents, including passports, driving licences, vehicle registration cards and disability ID cards. However, there are doubts about whether the new regulations will cover banks, insurance companies and telecommunications operators, reports Gazeta Prawna.

The widespread practice of scanning identity cards was criticised both by the Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data and by the Personal Data Protection Office. Why? A duplicated document could easily be used for criminal purposes. (Fraudsters used this method to obtain loans fraudulently.)

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It appears that these arguments eventually reached the government, which decided to ban scanning. From 12 July, companies will only be allowed to ask to see an identity card and record the data necessary to verify the identity of the person with whom they are entering into an agreement. The creation of replicas of documents, such as collectible identity cards, will also be prohibited.

This offence will be punishable by up to two years in prison. What do you think? Is it a good idea? We invite you to join the discussion.

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