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The Kuwait General Authority for Telecommunications and Information Technology (GATIT) announced on Tuesday the release of a draft document called “Caller ID Definition” for public review and feedback before official adoption. The aim of this feature is to reduce fraudulent calls.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), GATIT mentioned that the service will allow the recipient of a call to identify the names of institutional entities (governmental, private companies, and banks) on devices operating on mobile networks in Kuwait. The initiative follows several studies conducted to highlight the significance of the service in combating fraudulent calls and ensuring user security by confirming that incoming calls are from reliable sources.
GATIT also highlighted its efforts to identify critical sectors prioritized for the implementation of this initiative, taking into account the impact of electronic fraud campaigns targeting the country.
The statement quoted the Chairman of GATIT’s Board, Omar Al-Omar, stating that this initiative reflects the authority’s commitment to enhancing the security and quality of services in the telecommunications sector while curbing electronic fraud attempts that target users. Al-Omar added that GATIT has instructed telecommunication companies to initiate the necessary tests to ensure the readiness of their networks and service quality.
The draft document has been published on GATIT’s official website for public participation, allowing individuals from various sectors to provide their opinions and feedback. It will be available for review on the website until November 29.
Significance of the Caller ID Definition
The Caller ID Definition initiative is significant in several ways. First, it will help to reduce fraudulent calls. Fraudsters often use spoofed caller IDs to impersonate legitimate businesses or organizations in order to trick people into revealing sensitive information or sending money. By allowing users to identify the names of institutional entities on incoming calls, the Caller ID Definition initiative will make it more difficult for fraudsters to succeed.
Second, the Caller ID Definition initiative will help to ensure user security. By confirming that incoming calls are from reliable sources, users can avoid answering calls from scammers or other malicious actors. This is especially important for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with disabilities.
Third, the Caller ID Definition initiative will help to build trust in the telecommunications sector. By demonstrating its commitment to combating fraud and protecting users, GATIT is sending a message that Kuwait is a safe place to do business and communicate online.
Public Participation
GATIT is encouraging the public to participate in the review of the draft Caller ID Definition document. Individuals from various sectors are invited to provide their opinions and feedback on the website until November 29.
Public participation is important to ensure that the Caller ID Definition initiative is implemented in a way that meets the needs of all users. GATIT will consider all feedback received before finalizing the document and issuing it to telecommunication companies for implementation.
The Kuwait General Authority for Telecommunications and Information Technology’s Caller ID Definition initiative is a significant step towards reducing fraudulent calls, ensuring user security, and building trust in the telecommunications sector. The public is encouraged to participate in the review of the draft document and provide feedback to GATIT.
