Ramos, Jefone Efraim D.

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Do we really need the SIMcard Registration Act?

Is registering our SIM cards really necessary? The SIMcard Registration Act,
Republic Act No. 11934, was recently passed and makes it mandatory for
users to register their SIM cards.

I disagree with the passage of this act since it could complicate matters and
cause unneeded issues, but on the other hand, it could potentially aid the
masses. The need to enact this act is perplexing, to say the least, given that
the majority of Filipinos nowadays have access to telephones. These days, it's
more common to register personal information because you often need to do
so to access services or information. Since our government already has a
great deal of information about us, the implementation of this act could seem
a little unnecessary.

According to a recently released regulation known as the SIMcard

Registration Act, you must register a SIMcard in your name before activating it
or register your name and an existing SIM number. The paper's contents
show that the law was intended to resolve crimes, discourage wrongdoings,
and stop identity theft or phishing. The document also discusses potential
issues that may arise once the Act is put into effect, such as data breaches.

Review of the Claims

A. Potential Data Breach.

Since the database contains highly sensitive information that could cause
significant harm or damage in the wrong hands, it has been quite concerning
for many to consider the possibility of a data breach. A breach could also
result in a number of other issues like identity theft, phishing, and the like. The
government might utilize this information for mass surveillance purposes.

B. A secure database is necessary for a law like this.

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The time, resources, and personnel necessary to create and maintain a large,
secure database that can store a lot of information aren't exactly readily
available.

C. Government cooperation isn't always upheld.

As we may have observed with earlier rules, procedures, and activities, a

small percentage of people are always unwilling to comply. There's a slight
probability that this rule may unavoidably result in the same thing as what we
witnessed during the early stages of the epidemic, when some people refused
to wear masks and/or observe safety standards and safeguards established
by the government.

Counterclaims
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A. In the event of a breach, there are various statutes and the National
Privacy Commission.

The Data Privacy Act, also known as RA 10173, which is concerned with the
security of personal information and other associated information, was
created to support this Act.

B. In an emergency, the database may be used.

Your information may be beneficial to medical experts in situations of

emergencies, such as accidents, and it may also be utilized appropriately in
other situations.

To be absolutely honest, I still largely oppose the idea of recording our

personal information and mobile numbers, but doing study on this and
potentially connected topics has helped me comprehend this regulation a little
bit better.
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Despite the looming threat of a data breach, the passage of this bill may be
advantageous to most people because it may help to lessen the number of
frauds you might encounter because it requires you to register with your sim.

This act is necessary because it might be a start toward possibly eliminating

frauds, which many people still fall for.

To sum up, I only believe that doing this act might not be a good idea, but only
time will tell how things turn out.

RA 11934 – SIMcard Registration Law

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registration-law/