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Why is IMSI needed?
To prevent eavesdroppers from identifying and tracking the subscriber on the radio interface, the IMSI is sent as rarely as possible and a randomly-generated TMSI is sent instead. The IMSI is used in any mobile network that interconnects with other networks.
What can someone do with your IMSI number?
What can hackers do? Once an IMSI number is retrieved, hackers can target individuals’ simply through their phones. They can start collecting sensitive information, like the mobile phone location or the numbers called from that specific device. Even more, all calls made to or received from the device can be recorded.
What is IMSI in mobile network?
The International Mobile Subscriber Identity, abbreviated as IMSI, is the internationally standardised unique number to identify a mobile subscriber, as defined in ITU-T Recommendation E. 212.
Is IMSI and IMEI the same?
The IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) is a code used by the phone company to identify the SIM on the mobile network. The IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) is an international “Serial number” for your phone (device itself) to properly identify it on the carriers network.
Is IMSI personal data?
IMSI/IMEI data is clearly a form of personal data and to a much higher degree of specificity than IP addresses (dynamic or static) relate to an identifiable individual. The government collection of IMSI/IMEI data through IMSI catchers is likely for the purpose of identifying mobile phone users.
Who holds the IMSI number?
An International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) is a 15-digit number for every user in a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM). The IMSI is used by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and is an important part of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) profile.
Is IMSI unique?
An International Mobile Subscriber Identity or IMSI (play /ˈɪmziː/) is a unique identification associated with all GSM and UMTS network mobile phone users. Not all android devices are on GSM or UMTS.
Is encrypted IMEI a personal data?
“IMEI numbers are used to identify mobile devices in a network,” the PDPC said. “As with any other network identifier such as an Internet Protocol (IP) address, an IMEI number may not be personal data when viewed in isolation, because it simply identifies a networked device.