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

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

All four students who comprised the country's delegation came from the Philippine Science High School (PSHS).

Two young Filipino scientists have urged the government to embrace the benefits of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, machine-to-machine learning, and data science.

US-based Filipino tech guru Diosdado "Dado" Banatao, in a recent visit to the country, warned about the looming threat of AI on the BPO industry.

Called the "Clark Green City", the 9,450-hectare metropolis will rise within the 31,400-ha. Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, which is about half the size of Singapore.

The poor performance of the Philippines in the latest rankings of top BPO cities by London-based consulting firm Tholons should serve as a wake-up call for the country.

At present, Internet service in the Philippines is considered a ?value-added service (VAS),? thus making it difficult, if not impossible, for the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to require higher standards, according to Makati City representative Luis Campos Jr.

Tholons warned that the local BPO industry is most susceptible to the digital onslaught and needs to have a sense of urgency to re-invent itself in this age of digital disruption.

The DOST said CubeStats are ideal for enabling communication in barangays (villages), particularly in remote areas not served by telecommunications companies.