Law Summary
Coverage and Responsibility
- Applies to all government agencies and GOCCs issuing ID cards.
- NEDA Director-General tasked with coordinating and facilitating implementation.
Definitions and Key Terms
- Defines important terms: AFIS, Biometrics, CRN (Common Reference Number), Enrollment, Participating Agencies, CVEA (Central Verification and Enrollment Agency), BDMC (Biometrics Data Matching Center), and key government entities (BIR, COMELEC, NSO, etc.).
- CRN serves as unique lifetime identifier.
- Data categories include Basic Data, Biometrics Data, and Other Data.
- Describes types of ID cards: Agency ID, Transition ID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID Card.
Unified Multi-Purpose Identification System Creation
- Establishes a national unified ID system covering government employees and program members.
- Core components: CRN, CRN Registry database, and unified ID card.
- No denial of government services for lack of CRN or ID card.
- Creates coordinating bodies including the National Task Force and Technical Working Groups.
Common Reference Number (CRN)
- CRN generated and assigned by CVEA upon enrollment.
- CRN is permanent and non-transferable.
Characteristics of the Unified Multi-Purpose ID Card
- Card dimensions per ISO 7810 standard.
- Valid for at least 10 years; replacement allowed for justified reasons.
- Design to be prescribed by National Task Force within 60 days of rules effectivity.
- Card contents include CRN, basic data, and control information like card serial number and issuing agency logo.
- Certain licenses and ID cards (e.g., PRC IDs, driver's licenses, passports) are exempt from replacement but integrated into the system via CRN.
Procedures for Registration and Issuance
- Two registration tracks: use of existing data (with consent) or new registration.
- Verification includes biometrics validation through BDMC and basic data validation by CVEA.
- Successful validation leads to generation of CRN and enrollment in registry.
- Card issuing agency produces and issues ID cards.
- Fees charged subject to card-issuing agency policies.
Implementation Phases
- Phase 1: groundwork, adoption of CRN, setup of CRN Registry (within 60 days).
- Phase 2: issuance of Transition IDs and new Unified ID cards, adoption of CRN in transactions (from day 61 to 1 year).
- Phase 3: full implementation; only Unified Multi-Purpose ID cards issued, CRN used as primary identifier (after 1 year).
CRN Registry Management
- Registry stores 15 specified data items plus CRN and control fields for integrity and audit.
- NSO acts as custodian, responsible for security and backup.
- Access and updating protocols defined by CVEA and NTF.
- Data retention includes archival post-mortem with defined timelines.
Handling Exception Cases
- NTF to address issues like absence of birth certificates, data discrepancies, duplicate entries, biometric capture failures, and identity theft.
- Procedures for handling security breaches, tampered or lost cards, and fraudulent use are also prescribed.
Confidentiality and Privacy Safeguards
- Prohibits unauthorized disclosure of personal data.
- Access to registry data requires owner authorization.
- Responses to data inquiries without consent limited to affirmative/negative only.
- NTF and N-TWG may impose additional confidentiality standards.
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Program
- Continual program to inform public and government on benefits.
- Aims to encourage private sector acceptance.
- Overseen by the Special Working Group on Communications.
Funding and Appropriations
- Budget recommendations by DBM; participating agencies encouraged to allocate funds from existing appropriations.
Transitory Provisions
- Option to issue Transition or Unified ID cards during initial phase.
- After one year, only Unified Multi-Purpose ID cards issued.
- Previously issued cards remain valid until expiration.
Miscellaneous
- Rules may be amended as necessary.
- NTF monitors implementation and reports to the President.
- Repeals inconsistent prior regulations.
- Separability clause ensures unaffected provisions remain in force if others are invalidated.
Effectivity
- Rules take effect 15 calendar days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.