Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11934)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11934 is the "Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act."
The State recognizes the vital role of information and communications technology in nation-building and requires the registration of SIMs to promote responsible use and aid law enforcement in resolving crimes involving SIMs.
An 'End-user' is any existing subscriber or any individual or juridical entity which purchases a SIM from public telecommunications entities (PTEs), their agents, resellers, or any entity.
All end-users must register their SIMs with the PTEs by submitting accurate registration information as a pre-requisite to activation.
Acceptable IDs include valid government-issued IDs with photo such as passport, Philippine Identification, Social Security System ID, Driver's License, NBI clearance, Police clearance, and other specified government IDs.
Penalties include progressive fines: First offense – P100,000 to P300,000; Second offense – P300,000 to P500,000; Third and subsequent offenses – P500,000 to P1,000,000 per offense.
The SIM shall be automatically deactivated and can only be reactivated after proper registration in accordance with the Act.
The minor's parent or guardian must register the SIM with their consent, and the SIM will be registered under the parent or guardian's name.
The penalty is imprisonment ranging from six months to two years, or a fine of P100,000 to P300,000, or both.
PTEs must retain all relevant data and information for ten (10) years from the time the end-user deactivates his or her mobile number.
No, information is confidential except if disclosure is required by law (like the Data Privacy Act), court order, compliance with the Act's Section 10 on subpoena, or with the written consent of the subscriber.
PTEs must comply with minimum information security standards prescribed by DICT, consistent with internationally accepted cybersecurity standards, and DICT performs annual audits of compliance.
The penalty is imprisonment from six months to six years, or a fine from P100,000 to P300,000, or both.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), in coordination with DICT, DTI, NPC, PTEs, and consumer groups.
They face imprisonment from six months to two years, or a fine from P100,000 to P300,000, or both; if juridical persons, responsible officers may be penalized.