Armenia Proposes Mobile Phone Database, Experts Raise Privacy Concerns
Armenia Wants to Create Database of IMEI Mobile Phone Numbers: Experts Warn of Dangers
Armenia's government approved draft amendments to its telecommunications law on June 25, 2026, that would establish a database tracking international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) numbers for all mobile phones in the country.
The IMEI system would enable monitoring of device-level mobile phone data. According to reporting from Hetq, technology experts have raised significant concerns about the proposal, warning of potential privacy and surveillance dangers.
The amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications remain in draft form and would require further legislative steps before implementation. The proposal has prompted debate among privacy advocates and technology specialists regarding oversight mechanisms and data protection safeguards.
