Benacian Data Network

The Benacian Data Network (BDN), successor to the Elwnet and various non-standard information exchange protocols, is an intranet forming a continental wide area network that is the sole permitted electronic communications network available to the Imperial Government, Noble Households and Corporations of Shireroth. Access to and use of the network by citizens is permitted via adapted terminals that incorporate a two-stage verification of a government issued ID card and biometric scan.

Users must be registered with their State or Dominion authority and the Imperial Inquisition for approval prior to receiving a licence to possess a data input terminal. All data usage is monitored and the online activities of approximately five percent of users per year are audited, independent of criminal and security investigations.

The BDN is partitioned into domains, based upon government departments, corporate organisation, membership of a household etc, to prevent the unsanctioned and unregulated transfer of information.

Fixed and tamper-proof news and entertainment terminals are also available to permit non-noble citizens, denizens and His Imperial Majesty's Loyal Subjects to enjoy the best that Shirerithian Media can offer.

The Benacian Data Network is controlled by the Office of Information in the Ministry of the Interior and its physical infrastructure is maintained by the Imperial Postal Service.