The Philippines’ President signed a controversial SIM Card Registration Bill into law, and the country’s National Privacy Commission (NPC) promptly issued a press statement acknowledging implementation will require mass collection of personal data. The NPC statement also added recommendations will be made on personal data risks can be minimized, but privacy advocate concerns are that by requiring national registration by all SIM card holders, the authorities will hold significantly more personal information, and data could be used for surveillance of those who oppose the government.