An act passed by the Philippines’ House of Representatives and Senate would require citizens to register their SIM card prior to activation, The Diplomat reports. The Subscriber Identity Module Card Registration Act awaits the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte. Critics claim the act is a direct threat to privacy and civil liberties. The act would also require social media companies to register the names and phone numbers of individuals creating accounts on their platforms.
3 March 2022
New Philippines act requires citizens to pre-register their SIM cards
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