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Debunked hacking claim meant to cast doubt on Comelec, polls: solon

In a statement, BHW party-list representative Angelica Natasha Co said the debunked Comelec hacking claim “is an attempt to cast seeds of doubt in the minds of the public on an IT matter that is beyond their understanding.”

Ressa wants law penalizing social media that allow disinformation to spread

As to the fears that the legislation might trample on freedom of speech, Maria Ressa argued that it is the algorithm of the distribution channels that are seeking to be controlled and not the content.

CA upholds NPC decision on data privacy violation of office building operator

In 2019, the NPC found that Pieceland Corp. processed the personal data of Manila New Life Church Inc. members without the consent of data subjects.

BSP pushes use of alternative data, including from social media, for credit scoring

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has also reminded banks and e-wallet providers to enhance their surveillance and monitoring measures to deter digital vote-buying and selling schemes in relation to the upcoming elections in May 2022.

Gov’t formally unveils 12.5-ft 3D-printed Rizal statue as scientist

The unveiling was made to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal -- the reason why the 3D statue is also 12.5 feet in height.

NPC probing if BDO’s 10-year-old system can still hack it

New privacy commissioner John Henry Naga said the National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating whether BDO’s aging IT system had sufficient technical, organizational, and physical safeguards in place to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

First on Newsbytes.PH | Naga named new NPC commissioner, Caintic is acting DICT chief

National Privacy Commission (NPC) deputy commissioner John Henry Naga has been appointed as the new chair of the data privacy agency while Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary Emmanuel “Manny” Caintic has been designated as the acting secretary at the ICT agency, a highly-placed source told Newsbytes.PH.

SIM card registration soon a requirement as Senate passes bill on final reading

Aside from the mandatory SIM card registration, Senate Bill 2395 also mandates social media account providers to require users to register their real names and phone numbers before the creation of their social media accounts.

Senate approves SIM card registration bill on 2nd reading

Local operator Smart Communications said it supports the passage of the measure, adding it will boost e-commerce and fintech services in the country.

Tallest 3D-printed Rizal monument to rise in DOST compound

The monument was 3D-printed at the state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Center of the DOST’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC).

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