Benacian Data Network

The Benacian Data Network, successor to the Elwnet and various non-standard information exchange protocols, 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. All data usage is monitored and approximately five percent of users per year are audited, independent of criminal and security investigations.

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.