SIM card registration law may compromise privacy – Bayan

MANILA, Philippines --- Concern about online scams is understandable, but the new SIM Card Registration Act might be used to compromise the data privacy of individuals, progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said in a statement on Monday. "We understand the recent concerns over online scams, but sacrificing privacy is a more problematic response. The Philippine government is a notorious human rights violator for years now, and any measure that would compromise privacy rights should be seen as a danger," Renato Reyes, Bayan secretary-general, said. "The signed SIM Registration Law poses problems for privacy rights as the Philippine government is notorious for illeg...

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