Jakarta – Head of Indonesian Internet Cafe Association's Supervisory Body Judith Monique said Saturday the government should require all internet services users to verify their identity.

"There needs to be a log for users, such as a guest book, at every warnet (internet cafe) so as to provide investigators with leads whenever cybercrime surfaces," Monique said, as quoted by Antara news agency.

The National Police Cybercrime Unit head Edy Hartono concurred, adding that the police had already planned on ordering internet cafe owners to set up user logs with detailed identity information.

"To date, most internet cafe operators only register net billing information and user IDs. Since these can be easily manipulated, it creates a conducive environment for criminals," Hartono said.

He added that the police had stepped up measures in publicizing the 2008 Law on Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE), particularly among the internet provider community.

According to legal expert Edmon Makarim, the ITE law allows easier access for the police in investigating cybercrimes.

"Under the ITE, digital evidences are deemed valid in any investigation of alleged internet misuse," Makarim said.