SloveniaThe Slovenian Supreme Court has implemented stricter access controls to the land register (zemljiška knjiga), significantly limiting public access to property ownership and legal burdens data. The new system requires users to log in via the centralized SI-PASS identification system, which is used by only 44% of citizens. Additionally, accessing the land register now necessitates an SMS-based verification code (smsPASS), available to just 20% of the population. This change was introduced after concerns were raised about security breaches, including mass account creation and automated data extraction techniques. Critics argue that these measures reduce transparency and make it harder for professionals like lawyers and notaries to perform their duties effectively. The court claims the changes improve security, traceability, and control over data access.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the rationale behind the policy change (security and traceability) and the criticisms (reduced accessibility and potential infringement on rights). It does not clearly favor one side over the other, though it highlights the controversy around the issue. The framing remains,
