Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Confidentiality Clause. -Any information and data obtained in the registration process described under this Act shall be treated as absolutely confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person.

Notwithstanding this provision, disclosure of the full name and address shall be made:

(a) In compliance with any law obligating the PTE to disclose such information in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012;

(b) In compliance with a court order or legal process upon finding of probable cause;

(c) In compliance with Section 10 hereof; or

(d) With the written consent of the subscriber: Provided, That, the waiver of absolute confidentiality shall not be made as a condition for the approval of subscription agreements with the PTEs.

The confidentiality clause in the SIM registration shall take effect at the point of activation.