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NPC deputy commissioner Dondi Mapa leaving post

Damian Domingo ?Dondi? Mapa, one of the pioneering deputy commissioners of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), has announced that he is quitting his government position.

Sensor-equipped glasses let you do things in ?blink of an eye?

Chinese researchers have designed a new sensor that, when attached to a pair of glasses, can detect the motion of an intentionally closing eye, enabling a range of hands-free tasks, including typing or turning a light on and off.

Lawmakers say Grab, Uber must get congressional franchise

At a recent hearing conducted by the House of Representatives, legislators said transport network companies (TNCs) like Grab and Uber must secure a congressional franchise to operate their services in the country.

P2.9B earmarked for free Wi-Fi ?hotspots? in 5,308 sites

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is investing P2.9 billion to provide Filipinos with free Wi-Fi Internet access in more locations, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said over the weekend.

Recto bewails red tape in sending of disaster text alerts

Sen. Ralph Recto said the process could be accelerated if the NDRRMC is taken out of the equation.

50% of Filipino Internet users hacked, infected with malware in 2nd half of 2016

More than half of the Internet users in the Philippines have been hacked or infected with malware during the last six months of 2016, according to the Kaspersky Cybersecurity Index.

Google eyes AI startups with expanded ?Launchpad? program

?Launchpad Studio? will serve as a full-service studio that will provide tailored technical, product, and investment support to AI and machine learning startups -- all in one place.

Global smartphone sales reach new record in Q2

A total of 346.9 million smartphones had been sold worldwide from April to June, representing a year-on-year increase of 4 percent.

Privacy breach complaints starting to pile up, says NPC

Hundreds of inquiries and complaints on possible data violations have been filed at the National Privacy Commission (NPC), the agency?s head has disclosed.

BPOs need to adjust to stricter EU, Asian privacy rules: NPC

Under stricter EU regulations, a data processor faces legal obligations in security, record-keeping, and cross-border transfers.

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