Norway introduces a new type of identity documents for citizens of EU countries, the European Economic Area (EEA) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) who live on its territory. The Norwegian police emphasizes that the introduction of new evidence aims to strengthen security and reduce the number of cases of identity theft and other frauds.
The Norwegian Immigration Authority (UDI) explained that the main idea of the new system is to ensure that each person in Norway is assigned one unique identity. The new identity document will be integrated with the Norwegian population register and will contain biometric data, which will make it significantly more difficult to falsify data or impersonate other people.
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So far, foreign passports and identity cards were often insufficient in Norwegian banking systems, pharmacies and offices. The variety of these documents led to abuses and complications. The new system is intended to eliminate these problems, making identification easier and increasing confidence in the identity verification process.
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Norway and a new identity document for foreigners. Who can benefit? What about crossing the border?
There are 80,000 people staying temporarily in Norway. Poles – according to data from the end of 2023. Among European countries, Norway was in fourth place in this respect, after Great Britain, Germany and the Netherlands.
Poles in Norway and the EU.
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Citizens of European Union countries, including Poland, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, will be able to apply for a Norwegian identity document. However, this document will not entitle you to cross borders. Its main goal is to facilitate everyday activities, such as using public services, opening bank accounts or making purchases that require age verification.
The introduction of a new identity card is another step in Norway towards increasing security and organizing the resident identification system.
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What is identity theft?
Identity theft is the unlawful taking and use of someone else's personal information for profit. The criminal impersonates the victim in order to, for example, take out a loan, conclude a contract, open a bank account or commit other crimes.
The scope of data and its unlawful use, treated as theft, may vary greatly. Sometimes it may be a nickname and password for an online forum, but it may also be a full range of personal data that is used to obtain a loan.
It's not always about financial benefits. Criminals use stolen identities to avoid, for example, legal problems. As a result of their actions, the victim may not only lose money, but also experience numerous unpleasantness, personal damages and legal problems.
In Poland, identity theft is a crime regulated by the Penal Code (Art. 190a § 2) and is punishable by imprisonment.
