Personal data security and passport protection are crucial to prevent abuse on the internet, including illegal platforms such as “Dark Web”. Agency for Identification Documents, Records and Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) Stresses that the official databases are protected at the highest level and there is no risk of their compromise. Most abuse occurs due to the negligence of individuals when storing and sharing documents.
Who can require copies of personal documents?
Toward Law on Personal Data Protection of BiHCopying and scanning personal documents is allowed Only authorized institutions and organizations in accordance with the legal basis. Hotels, travel agencies and other private organizations do not have the right to retain copies of personal documents without an explicit legal basis. They can record basic data such as the name and surname of this reason visits, but citizens are not obliged to leave documents at the reception of the hotel or other facilities.
How to protect personal documents from abuse?
Iddeea advises citizens to take the following measures to protect their Personal documents and passports:
Careful handling of documents – Do not share scanned or photographed copies of the passport via the Internet, especially not on unverified services. Unknown platforms can represent a security risk.
Report the loss or theft of the document – If you lose or steal your passport, inform the competent authorities immediately to annul the document and prevent abuse.
Check identity before assigning data – Be careful to whom you give your information. Unauthorized sharing can lead to identity fraud and misuse of personal documents.
Digital Signature – Secure Alternative in Online Communication
Iddeea encourages citizens to use digital signature As a safe way to authenticate in online communication with institutions and private sectors. Digital signature reduces the risk of identity fraud, unauthorized access to data and misuse of personal documents.
By using a digital signature, citizens can:
Faster and safer to perform administrative tasks without the need for physical arrival.
Increase privacy protection and reduce the risk of identity theft.
Avoid assignment of personal documents third parties that do not have a legal basis for their copy.
Report any suspicion of abuse!
IDDEEA continuously improves safety standards and applies state-of-the-art technological measures to protect citizens’ data. If you suspect the abuse of personal data or documents, report the case to the competent authorities.
For more information on passport protection and the benefits of digital signature, visit Official page of Iddee BiH.
