From what I understand about Dr. Haneef, someone in his chain of associates was a terrorist. I know for a fact that I am not a terrorist so I don't feel it is wrong for someone who is a trusted business colleague to buy me a SIM. Also we aren't hiding from the government. They can trace me back to my colleague anytime they want.

The regulation stems from people buying and selling SIM's without a chain of trust. That isn't the issue in my case.