Cyprus removes parents' names from children's ID cards to prevent discrimination
Cyprus’s Interior Ministry has removed parents' full names from children’s identity cards to protect children’s rights and prevent discrimination, following recommendations from the Commissioner for the Protection of Children’s Rights. The decision, effective from July 2, 2026, was based on a legal provision granting authority over ID card design to the Civil Registry’s Director-General.
The Ministry’s review found that parents’ details are not mandatory under EU regulations or International Civil Aviation Organisation guidelines. Police raised no objections, noting continued access to the Civil Registry’s system. The move aims to safeguard privacy and align with practices in other EU countries, where only seven states include parental information on ID cards.
Citizens will eventually be able to choose whether to include parents’ names on their ID cards, with implementation details pending. The decision follows extensive consultations since 2017, focusing on protecting children’s best interests and adhering to non-discrimination principles under UN conventions.
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