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The Department of Information and Communications Technology DICT reminded the public about the importance of the Subscriber Identity Module SIM Registration Law in making cyberspace safer and in harnessing the benefits of technology.In a webinar for Local Government Unit LGU executives on Wednesday DICT Undersecretary Anna Mae Y. Lamentillo emphasized that the law will be the subscribers protection against fraudulent calls and scams through text messages and even mobile applications.According to Lamentillo it is also a step forward to secure digital transactions allowing more citizens to be part of e-commerce and providing safer and more efficient access to e-government services.We know there are also concerns on data privacy. But we want to assure the public that the SIM Registration Law is being implemented in conjunction with the Data Privacy Act. The PTEs are responsible in ensuring that data from the SIM registration are secured encrypted and protected at all times Lamentillo explained.DICT strongly advised the subscribers to be mindful of fake websites phishing and other scams that may take advantage of people trying to register their SIMs. The department urged the public to visit only the official websites of their telco provider for accurate information.To report any issues related to SIM card registration the public can reach DITCs 247 Complaint Center Hotline 1326 under the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center CICC.Meanwhile to facilitate the registration in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas GIDAs an Inter-Agency Ad Hoc Committee was organized.The committee is composed of DICT the National Telecommunications Commission NTC the Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG the Department of Justice DOJ the Department of Education DepEd the Philippine National Police PNP Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP other government agencies and the public telecommunication entities PTEs.DICT also tapped the Department of Justice DOJ to set up a one-stop-shop in remote areas so the public can secure their NBI clearances which they can use in registering their SIM to solve the problem of lack of valid government-issued ID.Lamentillo called on the Local Government Units LGUs to help their agencies to disseminate information about the importance of SIM Registration to their constituents.
