Jakarta, July 23 -- At least 10 million Indonesian mobile network users have registered their SIM cards using biometric verification, according to Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid.

"As of today, a total of 10 million new users have registered using biometric data, meaning their National Identification Numbers (NIK) are far better protected," Meutya said during the Joint Commitment Declaration for the Full Implementation of Biometric-Based Subscriber Registration event in Jakarta on Thursday.

The newly mandated biometric SIM card registration makes it easier for the public to detect if their NIK is being used by someone else, offering stronger protection against identity theft and misuse.

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