Unified Government ID System EO 420

Applies to all government agencies including government-owned and controlled corporations.
Covers entities issuing ID cards to members or constituents.

Collection limited to essential personal information: Name, Home Address, Sex, Picture, Signature, Date and Place of Birth, Marital Status, Parents' Names, Height, Weight.
Biometric data includes two index fingers and two thumbmarks, with fingerprint(s) used for verification.
Records prominent distinguishing features (e.g., moles).
Includes Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Each card must display a corresponding agency-issued ID number and a common reference number along with key data for visual verification.

Adopt a unified ID system within 60 days containing specified data and features.
Enter into cooperative agreements with local governments, COMELEC, and other government branches for system-wide adoption.
Request assistance from other government entities and form technical working groups as needed.
Issue rules and regulations to implement and enforce the executive order’s objectives.

Data use strictly limited to identity verification as prescribed.
Prohibition on collecting other personal data violating privacy rights.
Enforce stringent access controls to secured data.
Confidentiality of stored data with release only upon cardholder’s written authorization.
Secure ID cards with advanced security and cryptographic features.
Require written requests by cardholders for any data corrections or revisions.

Budgetary provisions recommended by the Department of Budget and Management to support implementation.

The order takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.