Despite the denial of a data breach by some law enforcement agencies, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Thursday, April 20, that copies of leaked personal data were stored in an Azure cloud site.
The DICT stated on Wednesday, April 19, that it has received the request of the telcos to extend the SIM registration period but stressed that “at this point, there is no extension of SIM registration”.
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue recently presented the country’s latest policy and regulation updates at the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group’s (TELWG) Opening Plenary Meeting held last Feb. 18 at Palm Springs, California.
Starlink, the satellite-based Internet service of SpaceX, will become part of the mix of broadband sources that the government will tap to deliver the free WiFi program to the public.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it will be prioritizing digital inclusion as part of the country’s agenda as chair of the 3rd annual Asean Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) to be held on Feb. 6 to 10, in Boracay Island in Aklan.
The National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) for 2023-2028 is expected to promote the formulation of updated cybersecurity guidelines for ICT systems or networks, and the adoption of internationally-recognized policies and frameworks.