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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched an online platform, the NPC Registration System (NPCRS), to make it easier for government and private organizations to register their data processing systems. The…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) released the amendments in a circular issued in 2020 with regard to the the processing of customer data for loan-related transactions. Under Section 3(A) of…
Raising concerns about data privacy in SIM registration requirements, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) convened with telecommunications companies to address the issues. As the registration officially opened on Dec. 27,…
The National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP), a non-stock, non-profit organization for Data Protection Officers (DPO), has called on the public and private sectors to work…
With a hybrid work setup poised to become the new normal, identity solutions firm HID Global sees an uptick in mobile-ready solutions. A study conducted by IFSEC Global in partnership…
Google has recently launched a new privacy section called Data Safety, and it now appears that another security section, App Permissions, is hidden from users. It seems that moving forward,…
By John Donegan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine The “metaverse” first entered cultural vernacular in 1992 when Neal Stephenson’s dystopian science-fiction novel “Snow Crash” hit bookshelves. Snow Crash’s metaverse described a…
Consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company Xiaomi recommitted itself to protecting customer data during its annual Security and Privacy Awareness Month completed recently. It held employee training events and expert…
Keeping the audience engaged is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for marketers in the age of instant gratification. By leveraging available technologies, brands can easily not just reach more…
The continued phishing attacks in the past years have prompted organizations to strengthen their security postures by adding layers of authentication for identification among online users. Some companies or websites…
For every app installed on our smartphones or devices or websites we visit, data are collected. According to internet security solutions firm Kaspersky, there are services that collect data about…
A majority of respondents in the Asia Pacific (APAC) recognize the value of privacy in business operations. This is one of the findings of Cisco’s 2022 Data Privacy Benchmark Study,…
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Globe Telecom (Globe) inked an agreement that would enable data sharing required for any investigation of online scams. Under the agreement, Globe will…
By Fanny See, Co-founder and COO, Detrack Systems From 580,000 Singapore Airlines (SIA) frequent flyers and 129,000 Singtel customers being compromised due to data breaches, to approximately 470 OCBC Bank…
The PLDT Group Privacy Office recently organized a forum to strengthen the commitment of the company’s leaders and employees in upholding the highest standards of data privacy. “This initiative is…
By Paul Prudhomme, Head of Threat Intelligence Advisory, IntSights, a Rapid7 company In August 2021, as many citizens in Manila looked to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the city’s vaccination website…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) led by Commissioner Raymund Liboro heads the formation of a new working group under the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). It is aimed at gathering and…
The latest report from technology company Cisco revealed that 57% SMBs in the Philippines suffered a cyber attack in the last 12 months and as a result of these incidents,…
Photo by Luca Sammarco from Pexels Passwords are very important in keeping people’s online accounts safe — emails, social media, and bank accounts among others. However, managing many passwords can…
By Gibu Mathew, Vice President and General Manager APAC, Zoho Corp. Concerns over data privacy will impact software solutions in 2021, and here’s why businesses should prioritize data privacy…
Globe Business aims to lead the drive for awareness of data privacy and security among small and medium enterprises, offering knowledge and solutions to help them comply with data privacy…
Google released updates in Chrome to make it easier for people to navigate and control their privacy settings — and save some battery on mobile devices, too. Per-site permissions, now…
Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 found in its latest research that poor training of employees could lead to corporate information leakage. The survey showed 24% are unsure whether the information they are…
Technology company Xiaomi highlighted reiterated its determination to enforce the data privacy of its customers during a forum Security and Privacy Awareness Month at the Xiaomi Science and Technology Park…
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) was recognized for its efforts to protect the data privacy of its customers in the recently concluded Privacy Awareness Week 2021 (PAW) Awards organized…
By Shabab Muhaddes, APAC General Manager, Vesta Mobile phones and other devices have become integral to business, education, and socialization. According to research conducted by Deloitte, mobile phone penetration is…
Global cybersecurity Kaspersky’s latest report finds a heightened awareness of digital privacy among online users. However, users have yet to translate that awareness into action. The report titled “Making Sense…
Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and various levels of lockdowns, many customers have fully embraced digital shopping. Telus Philippines international (Telus), digital solutions and customer experience (CX) provider,…
Facebook Philippines expands its literacy program, Digital Tayo, to help people become more discerning on information they get from social media. Digital Tayo 2.0 is the product of the continued…
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) calls on local government units to “practice transparency with responsibility when posting SAP (social amelioration program) beneficiaries on social media. SAP is a cash subsidy…
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