Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has clarified that companies cannot withhold ID Cards of their employees.
According to a report in ‘Al Khaleej’, companies are not authorised to retain ID Cards of their staff. However, they can record information of the individuals from their cards.
Eida further clarified that firms can hold ID Cards of staff members only if the court has ruled so.Similarly, the act of handing over one’s ID Card to another is illegal, stressed Eida, except in cases when the courts order for a handover.
Meanwhile, the Authority has urged all UAE residents to carry their ID Cards with them at all times. As per law, residents are required to submit ID Cards whenever asked, the report added.
The ID Card contains a unified code number and readable data stored on an electronic chip, which is in accordance with the Regulations of the Legislative Decree of the establishment of Eida No(2) of 2004.The card also contains private details of the holder, which act as security features.
"I'm a Funding Strategist and Legal Expert specializing in project funding across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As the Founder of Bucks Capital & FinMaag, I help clients secure international capital via Venture Capital, Debt Finance, and Real Estate. My legal background (Calicut Law College Alumnus) ensures every deal is robust and legally sound."
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Companies in UAE cannot retain Emirates ID cards of employees- Emirates Identity Authority
"Mohandas Kattungal, BA LLB As a Funding Strategist and Legal Expert, I specialize in navigating the complex landscapes of project funding across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. I am the Founder of Bucks Capital & FinMaag, where I advise clients on securing international capital through Venture Capital, Debt Finance, and Real Estate mechanisms. My background as a Calicut Law College Alumnus ensures a robust, legally sound approach to every deal.
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