CNDH Considers the Unconstitutionality Action against the Reform that Creates the National Register of Mobile Telephony Users

CNDH considers it necessary to adopt measures for the promotion, respect, protection and guarantee of the right to security.

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) became aware of the Decree that reforms and adds to the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting that creates the National Register of Mobile Telephony Users (RENAUT), published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on April 16 of this year.

Said Decree states the purposes of the amendments and additions to the Telecommunications and Radio Law, which in its article 108 BIS states, as its sole reason, to collaborate with the competent authorities in security and justice in matters related to the commission of crimes under the terms of applicable legal provisions.

The CNDH considers it necessary to adopt the necessary measures for the promotion, respect, protection and guarantee of the citizens’ right to security and justice against the commission of crimes through the use of mobile telephony.

At the same time, this Commission considers necessary to review the inclusion of biometric data of cell phone users for personal identification purposes, such as their fingerprint or iris and other aspects by means of which a person’s personal identity and unique characteristics can be undeniably associated, since it is essential to fully guarantee the protection and proper use of personal information of mobile phone users.

As a result of the foregoing, the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) filed before the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) an unconstitutionality action dated May 13, 2021.

More information:
https://www.cndh.org.mx/sites/default/files/documentos/2021-05/COM_2021_135.pdf