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MANILA, Philippines — The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card Registration Act, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP), would not infringe on subscribers’ privacy and will merely serve as an additional layer of security against illicit actions committed through the usage of mobile phones.

“If you recall, hindi pa ang mga (no) smartphones, we use landlines, right? And there’s always a public directory that’s open to anyone, so what’s the difference?” It’s the same thing, except we do it on our cellphones. So wala nga siguro tayo naging problema (I believe we haven’t had a problem) before when it comes to privacy,” PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) spokesperson Lt. Michelle Sabino said in a press conference in Camp Crame Wednesday.

She went on to say that the law’s benefits, particularly in terms of unmasking perpetrators of unlawful acts including fraud, text scams, terrorism, obscene texts, and disinformation, will outweigh the worries of those who oppose it.

According to Sabino, the law will also expedite their efforts to combat cybercrime.

“We can now immediately identify the perpetrator, and then we can begin the investigation process to obtain more evidence.” It will be quicker for us since, with the existing setup, we already know the phone number, but that isn’t enough; we need to figure out who is behind it,” Sabino added.

The bicameral conference committee report on the measure’s contradictory provisions was ratified by the Senate and the House of Representatives in February.

Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs) are required to require SIM card registration for collection in a centralized database as a pre-requisite to the sale and activation of SIM cards under the measure.

End-users will be required to produce valid identification with a photo, as well as a completed control-numbered registration form given by the respective PTE, to direct dealers.

If a person wants to buy a SIM card but is unable to do so for a justifiable cause, they can allow another person to do so if they have a Special Power of Attorney and the principal buyer and representative are properly identified.

It also punishes people who create social media accounts under false identities with a fine of PHP200,000 and up to six years in prison, or both.

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