Common inquiries concerning the Philippines' SIM Registration Act are answered here
The government passed the SIM registration legislation in an effort to assist law enforcement in cases involving SIMs and in the hopes that it would be useful in identifying and combating cybercrime. The process of SIM registration entails adding a person's private information on a SIM card. Authorities may have an easier time locating a person behind any suspicious or illegal behavior if they have access to a database of SIM owners with unique IDs. With the help of RA11934, sometimes referred to as the SIM Registration Act, law enforcement authorities would be better able to identify the cybercriminal or any other person participating in illicit activity, making it simpler to look into and punish the offender.
Starting on December 27, 2022, SIM registration will take place. Up to June 22, 2023, SIM users for both physical and embedded SIMs must register. Existing SIMs should be registered within this time frame to prevent deactivation; however, if you were unable to register for whatever reason, you may request a registration extension from the DICT. You have until October 20, 2023 to finish the registration process after being granted permission. All new SIMs will be inactive starting on December 27, 2022, and will only be enabled after the user has finished the registration process.
Here are some commonly asked questions (FAQ) concerning the SIM Registration Act from some of my Facebook friends. I made the decision to assemble these inquiries and responses in light of RA 11934 and its accompanying implementing rules and regulations (IRR). As soon as I receive responses from the telcos to further queries, I will add them.
Is it possible to register more than one SIM card under a person's name?
There is no cap on the number of SIM cards a user can register, according to the National Telecommunications Commission and the Department of Communications and Technology (DICT).
After registering, how safe will our information be? You should avoid registering for spam or scam texts that contain your entire name in the future! When everything is registered, how did they ever manage to gain your complete data na walang registration?
Our data security falls within the purview of the Telcos or Public Telecommunications Entities (PTE). In accordance with the law, our data is protected, and SIM registration aims to stop spam and fraudulent messages.
Can we see the name of the person calling us?
No, the legislation does not specify utilizing our data for caller IDs, and they are confidential.
When our information is compromised and spam/scam text/calls are more regular and prevalent, what responsibility do the telecoms and the government have?
Rule VI of the IRR, telecoms that violate confidentiality must pay fines of not less than P500,000 but not more than P4,000,000. Since our data won't be kept, the government won't reveal anything on the SIM registration act.
Who has access to our information, Earth? Can someone approach the telecom for more information?
No one is permitted to ask the telco directly for our information, and no one has access to our information. Any information and data received must be handled as entirely secret, with the exception of the following circumstances, according to Rule V of the IRR of the SIM Registration Act's confidentiality clause and disclosure of information.:
- As required by any legislation requiring the telecoms to divulge such information.
- When required by a court order.
- With the subscriber's written approval.
Who is tasked with registering the phone numbers provided by the corporation for formal business purposes?
The organization is in charge of registering the numbers it owns. The information we received as of this writing said that the business needed to identify the real user of the number.
For individuals who have a bundled mobile phone + sim, will the registration cover both the sim card and the number, or will it also cover the handset that comes with the number?
The law only applies to SIM.
On the front end, there will be online forms that individuals may fill out. Will the entered information be immediately saved in the telcos' system, or will it need to be manually encoded and delivered by humans (particularly for those who will validate or change postpaid information)?
Example: The daughter's postpaid information was initially registered, but the dad really uses it. The father's information is entered throughout the updating process.
Postpaid customers are required to update the data they provided when obtaining their postpaid subscriptions. Since the IRR mandates that telecoms include the information and data of current postpaid users in the database, it will be simpler for postpaid consumers to register. To finish registration, postpaid users must verify their details and the data in the database.
I have a Globe postpaid account. Do they have to get in touch with me to ask me to confirm my information?
Good day, Uncle Rene. Postpaid consumers are now receiving SMS messages from Telcos telling them to wait for more details on what to do on December 27.
What about the minor who lacks a legal ID?
What if the user is under 18 and doesn't have a legitimate ID, as stated in this post? Sir Art Are the parents or guardians who should register?
According to Section 7 of the IRR, ALL of the following must be provided when registering a SIM for a minor end-user in their parent or legal guardian's name. Valid identification from the parent or guardian, and permission from them to register the SIM
Who will be registered for the sim cards used by government organizations or private businesses for their public assistance?
Each organization, whether public or private, is in charge of registering its own numbers. According to the facts we have as of this writing, the business must identify the real user of the number.
How many registrations any telecom can actually handle at one time. Simply expressed, how long does it take to register a SIM card?
Although we have not yet received any information on this, I have forwarded it to all telcos and will update this FAQ as soon as I do.
What if the government just obtained all the information?
Law enforcement authorities require a court order to get information on a user, and telecoms are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of data.
How about Post Paid Account? In the event that an employee resigns, would the plan still be in place if the Employees comes and goes?
According to Rule III, "Obligations of End-Users of the IRR," end-users are required to notify the operator right once if any of the information they provided in their application for SIM registration changes. The telcos must "effect any change in the information in their respective SIM registers requested by their end-users within two (2) hours from receipt of such requests," according to Rule V of the IRR.
Does the SIM now belong to the individual who registered it as personal property after registration?
Can the SIM's registered owner lawfully transfer, sell, or give the SIM?
May I sell to a party or parties interested in buying for commercial purposes, much like I can sell a registered website or domain?
Can the SIM's registered owner lawfully transfer, sell, or give the SIM?
May I sell to a party or parties interested in buying for commercial purposes, much like I can sell a registered website or domain?
The firm retains ownership of the SIM even if it is registered and allocated to an individual. According to Rule V, Section 14 of the IRR, "the penalty ranging from six months to six years or a fine of P100,000 to P300,000 or both shall be imposed upon anyone who sells or transfers a registered SIM without complying with the required registration under the Act," you must follow the necessary registration procedures if you want to sell or transfer a registered SIM.
What will happen if the registered SIM's owner passes away?
According to RA 11934 and Rule III of the IRR, in the event of the end-death, user's the immediate family or relatives must notify the relevant telco right away. Following the Act's criteria, members of the immediate family or other relatives may transfer ownership of the SIM.
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