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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).

Election candidates told to respect IP rights of artists, composers

The IPOPHL said it is making this early reminder for candidates to allot enough time to properly seek permission from artists before transforming their works into catchy campaign jingles, slogans and merchandise items to build their political brand.

SC upholds trademark dispute in favor of Gloria Maris restaurant

The SC ruled in favor of Gloria Maris, finding that one of the company’s incorporators registered the Gloria Maris trademark in bad faith. 

NPC: Video posting of patient’s flatline may be unethical

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Monday, Aug. 19, that a recent incident involving a nursing student who shared a controversial video filmed...

NPC issues guidelines for personal data processing in legal proceedings

The Data Privacy Act allows the processing of sensitive personal information and privileged information when necessary for the protection of lawful rights and interests of natural or legal person in court proceedings.

As CICC flexes power over telcos, Smart bans over 600,000 fraud-related mobile numbers

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has required Smart Communications to submit an official report on the status of its compliance to the SIM Card Registration Law after noting the proliferation of unregistered SIM cards that are being used in text scams and in various forms of cybercrimes.

NPC warns public against sharing video of kid’s circumcision

The unauthorized sharing of videos or images involving children, the privacy agency said, not only violates privacy rights but it may also lead to serious psychological and social consequences.

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