I bet there were many reasons, but it boils down to being able connect virtual entity to a physical entity. No matter if this is competing business, or this is opposition reporter.
Officially they say they use it to prevent illegal activity. But in reality government just want to know who doing what in internet.
ps: in this sense it quite similar to all recent USA bills and "this is to protect our children" moto :))
Officially they say they use it to prevent illegal activity. But in reality government just want to know who doing what in internet.
ps: in this sense it quite similar to all recent USA bills and "this is to protect our children" moto :))