The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 16 the publication of a draft regulation for Legislative Decree No. 1723, which sets out technical and regulatory measures aimed at ensuring proper use of numbering resources, strengthening communication traceability, and reducing anonymity in phone calls and text messages.
The proposal seeks to address vulnerabilities that allow illicit communications by making it harder for individuals to operate anonymously or conceal the origin of their messages. This is intended to help prevent fraud, identity theft, and extortion schemes that have increased in recent years.
“In recent years, fraudulent communications used for scams, identity theft, and extortion have shown sustained growth by taking advantage of weaknesses in identifying the originating number and the possibility of operating anonymously,” said Aldo Prieto Barrera, Minister of Transport and Communications. Prieto Barrera also said that the proposed regulation would set rules for proper use of numbering resources by preventing false or manipulated numbers as well as practices such as masking or impersonation.
The draft establishes obligations for telecommunications operators to implement mechanisms verifying communication origins and detecting irregular patterns while respecting user privacy rights. These steps are expected to support authorities’ supervision efforts by making it easier to identify sources of illegal activities.
Stakeholders including companies and civil society have a period of 15 calendar days from publication to submit feedback or comments via email at info.dgprc@mtc.gob.pe.
According to the official website, the Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing through improved connectivity infrastructure according to the official website. The MTC also operates service centers like MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to enhance public access, functions within Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications according to its official site, delivers inclusive services supporting national integration according to its website, operates under ministerial guidance as stated online, serves communities throughout Peru according to its website, manages multimodal infrastructure with public partnerships since beginning operations in 1969 as reported online.
With these new measures under consideration, MTC reaffirms its commitment “to strengthen the integrity of the numbering system, reduce misuse of telecommunications networks, and ensure a more reliable environment for all Peruvians.”
