QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 420)
To streamline and harmonize government agencies’ and GOCCs’ identification (ID) systems by adopting a unified multi-purpose ID to reduce costs and redundancies, improve convenience in transacting with government services, enhance integrity of government-issued IDs, and facilitate access to quality government services.
All government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), that issue ID cards to their members or constituents are covered.
(a) Reduce costs and lessen burdens from multiple IDs and redundant databases; (b) provide greater convenience for those transacting with government and availing services; (c) facilitate private businesses and wider use of the unified ID card; (d) enhance integrity and reliability of government-issued ID cards; and (e) facilitate access to and delivery of quality and effective government service.
The data limited to: Name, Home Address, Sex, Picture, Signature, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Marital Status, Names of Parents, Height, Weight, two index fingers and two thumbmarks, any prominent distinguishing features (like moles), and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
A corresponding ID number issued by the participating agency and a common reference number must form part of the stored ID data; together with the allowed data, and with at least the first five terms listed plus the print of the right thumbmark (or any fingerprints collected and stored) for visual verification.
No. The data to be collected and recorded is expressly limited to the items listed in Section 3. Collecting/compiling other data in violation of a person’s right to privacy is prohibited.
The Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
To adopt within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of EO 420 a unified government ID system containing only the data and features specified in Section 3.
He may enter into agreements with local governments through their respective leagues of governors or mayors, with COMELEC, and with other branches or instrumentalities of government, to secure widespread adoption and support.
He may call on other agencies/institutions to provide necessary assistance and may create sub-committees or technical working groups; he also may promulgate rules or regulations necessary to implement the EO.
Privacy must take precedence. Minimum safeguards include: data limited to Section 3 only; prohibition on collection of other data violating privacy; stringent access control; confidentiality; personal or written authorization of the owner for access/disclosure; advanced security features and cryptographic technology for the ID card; and written request for correction/revision of relevant data under conditions prescribed by the issuing agency.
Yes. Section 6(d) requires personal or written authorization of the owner for access and disclosure of data.
Yes. Section 6(f) requires a written request by the owner for any correction or revision of relevant data, subject to conditions prescribed by the participating agency issuing the ID.
Such funds as may be recommended by the Department of Budget and Management shall be provided to carry out the objectives.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
All executive orders or issuances, or portions thereof, inconsistent with EO 420 are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.
By explicitly stating that the right to privacy takes precedence, limiting data collection strictly to Section 3, prohibiting additional data that violates privacy, enforcing confidentiality and stringent access controls, requiring owner authorization, securing the ID with advanced security/cryptography, and requiring written requests for corrections.