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SIM Card Registration Law: The Basics

Now that it’s a law, what’s the next step?

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Now that the SIM Card Registration Act is a law, there are a few things you must keep in mind. If you could recall, there was a similar bill before called also called the SIM Card Registration Bill which was vetoed by former president Rodrigo Duterte as the previous proposal also mandated that users must only have one social media account.

The newly amended law was created in order to combat text scams that has plagued the Philippines for several years. It is an effort by the Philippine government to connect SIM Cards to real identities of each SIM Card user. When registered, information given can be used to track suspicious users who are to perform dubious and criminal activities.

REGISTRATION PERIOD/PRELIMINARY:

REQUIREMENTS:

What information would be required?

PTEs would require users to submit the following information:

DATA PRIVACY: Who could access my data?

WHO ELSE ARE COVERED?

Foreigners are also required to register if they wish to use or purchase a SIM Card in the Philippines. They must present a passport and must give a Philippine address.

Minors are also required to register under the name of their parent or guardian.

Tourists visiting the Philippines who wish to purchase or use a Philippine SIM Card must present the following:

In addition, SIM Cards registered to tourists will only be valid for 30 days. Afterwards, their SIM Card will deactivate.

What are the penalties?

Source: UnboxPH, PTV, CNN Philippines

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