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GCash operator’s acquisition of ECPay gets greenlight from PCC

Mynt, operator of the country’s mobile wallet GCash, will acquire 100% of the shares in ECPay from Globe Telecom and Payment One.

IPOPHL issues new rules to give ‘well-known’ marks added protection

A well-known mark under the new rules is granted a ten-year protection period from the official declaration.

Poll candidates warned on collecting personal info for campaign purposes

The National Privacy Commission also reminded educational institutions and teachers to protect the personal data of their students in light of a circulating video showing two teachers demonstrating how to dry seal a diploma, wherein the name and Learner Reference Number (LRN) of an elementary student were clearly visible.

Tech groups band together to secure digital identity in PH

The National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP), Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT), and Secure Digital Life Center (SDLC) have partnered with the global technology firm Tools for Humanity (TFH) and its cryptocurrency project, World Network.

IP forum: PH protected 600 local brands on int’l stage via Madrid Protocol

The Madrid Protocol is a WIPO-administered international treaty that makes registering trademarks in multiple signatory-countries simpler and cost-efficient through a single application and payment.

GCash links up with NPC to raise awareness on data privacy

The partnership aims to provide educational resources related to data privacy, supporting the NPC's mandates, through the GCash app. 

IPOPHL adopts new ‘rapid rules’ to speed up resolution of IP violation cases

The Rapid Rules provide a simpler path for IPV cases with a claim for damages between P200,000 to P500,000, with no provisional remedies sought.

Pinoys warned against iris scanning in exchange of cryptocurrency

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has warned the public to exercise caution following reports of individuals in Bulacan undergoing iris scans in exchange for cryptocurrency.

Passage of site-blocking law sought as new study shows cyber threats in piracy sites

The study found that Filipinos are 33 times more likely to encounter cyber threats on popular piracy sites than on legal film or TV sites.

IPOPHL recommends blocking of six piracy sites

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said it has issued requests to disable the following sites: SFlix sites (sflix.to, sflix.se, and sflix.is) and MyFlixer sites (myflixerz.to, myflixertv.to, and myflixer.today).

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