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PH moves up in mobile Internet speed rankings

The Philippine government said it is closely monitoring the performance of local telcos as the country moved up to the 86th spot in the global mobile Internet speed rankings in January 2021 based on an Ookla report.

NPC: We’re investigating selling of Cashalo users data on ‘dark Web’

According to a discussion thread in the Facebook page of Privacy.PH, the personal data being peddled at the dark Web appears to be legitimate although Cashalo has not yet submitted any breach incident report to the NPC.

DICT warns telcos, ISPs: Comply with law against online child sexual exploitation

The Department of Justice has recommended for the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to penalize ISPs for failing to fulfill their duties under Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.

NPC recommends filing of criminal complaint against online lending firm

In what is believed to be the first case of a local firm found violating the data privacy law, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has recommended the criminal prosecution of Fynamics Lending Inc., the operator of the PondoPeso online lending application that was the subject of numerous data privacy complaints.

Spotify expands Pinoy Podcast offering with original podcasts

Audio streaming app Spotify has announced the launch of seven new original Filipino podcasts available exclusively on Spotify for Free and Premium users.

GCash launches ‘QR on Demand’ to send, receive money using personal QR

QR on Demand’s Send via QR lets its users scan or upload another customer’s QR code, so users are assured that they’re sending money to the correct person.

New report on lending apps fiasco offers recommendations to gov’t

Non-profit group Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) has released a new report on the mobile lending issue, which has been lingering in the last couple of years due allegations of debt-shaming and other forms of harassment.

Poly intros speakerphones for professional-quality audio to homes, offices

Audio equipment maker Poly has unveiled the Poly Sync Family, a new line of smart, USB, and Bluetooth speakerphone that use proprietary microphone technology to track the talker, not the noise.

Data analytics firm taps NielsenIQ to offer personalized shopping experience

Data Analytics Ventures Inc. (DAVI), a business unit of JG Summit Holdings, and NielsenIQ, a global measurement company, have announced a strategic alliance in the use of big data analytics to provide customized and relevant product offers to Robinsons Rewards loyalty members.

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