The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the SIM Card Registration law have been published by the National Telecommunications Commission. The law is scheduled to go into effect on December 27, 2022.
Following the IRR, SIM cards belonging to telecom subscribers who do not comply with the rules will be rendered inactive if the subscribers do not comply.
Operators or public telecommunications organizations (PTE) can be penalized up to one million pesos if they fail to register a subscriber’s SIM card.
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Requirements for Online Registration Form
The telcos will provide a secure online platform or website for the registration process, which will be done electronically.
People will be questioned about their full names, dates of birth and sexes, official addresses, the types of identification they present, and their ID numbers.
List of Valid IDs in the Philippines
Individuals:Â
- One valid government ID or similar documents with a photoÂ
Juridical entities:
- Certificate of registration, and for corporations, a correctly passed resolution naming the authorized representative. For other legal entities, an extraordinary power of attorney is needed.Â
Minors:Â
- One valid government ID and permission from a parent or guardian to register the SIM.
Tourists from abroad:Â
Passport, proof of address in the Philippines, and a return ticket with a departure date.Â
Who can access user information?
The law has parts about keeping data private and not telling others about it. You can only get information about a subscriber if you have a subpoena, a court order, or a written request from a law enforcement agency looking into whether a mobile number was used in malicious, fraudulent, or illegal activity.
NOTE:Â Tell your telco if any information changes or your SIM card is lost or stolen
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Registering a SIM Card With the Wrong Information
Penalties:
If you sell or give away a registered SIM without following the rules, you could go to jail for six months to six years or pay a fine of ₱100,000 up to ₱300,000.
If you fake a registered SIM card, you could go to prison for six years or more or pay a fine of ₱200,000.
Six Months to two years in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 300,000 for a stolen SIM
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A fine of between 500,000 and 4,000,000 for a breach of confidentiality.
OFFENSES
- First offense: fine from ₱100,000 to ₱300,000
- Second offense: ₱300,000 to ₱500,000Â
- Third Offense: ₱500,000 to ₱1,000,000
According to the law, all SIM cards, including eSims, are required to be registered.
In addition, wireless broadband modems, machine-to-machine communications, and internet of things (IoT) devices are all covered by this rule.
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