Privacy in the Philippines
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[Privacy.PH] CCTV Systems and Data Protection
Like it or not, closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) have become a ubiquitous presence in modern cities. As CCTVs record daily public activity, they help monitor crimes and illegal activities, providing a sense of security among…
Salin sa Filipino ng PhilSys Primer
Ipinasa ang Philippine Identification System Act, o PhilSys Act, noong 2018 na may layuning padaliin ang pagbibigay-serbisyo sa publiko at iba pang transaksyon na nangangailangan ng patunay ng pagkakakilanlan. Ngunit anim na …
Papua New Guinea’s Digital Transformation: Understanding the Governance Structure
As the Pacific region is rapidly digitizing and embracing digital transformation, the newly available technology can empower Pacific citizens with greater access to information and networks. However, there is a lack of global…
Promises broken and prophecies fulfilled: A look at the SIM Card registration rollout in the Philippines
The public’s concerns about the mandatory SIM card registration’s pitfalls immediately surfaced soon after it took effect. Technical glitches marred the first days of its rollout, while news of data breaches in go…
ID Watch Special Issue (December 2022): SIM Card Registration
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the latest issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Sim Card Registration: The Bill Is Dead, Long Live The Bill!
The Philippines is yet again exploring legislation which would require people to link their national identity card or passport to register a SIM card. After similar laws were squashed in shocking fashion earlier this year, ne…
Inuman Sessions: INVADER SIM
Oh no! Nandito na ang INVADER SIM Katakut-takot na personal data? Jackpot sa hackers yan. At pano na ang anonymity? Pano na ang alte— este, kpop stan accounts mo? Pano na ang mga kapatid nating LGBTQIA na nakasalalay ang kali…
How will mandatory SIM Card Registration impact women’s rights?
Mandatory SIM card registration poses risks to multiple fundamental human rights. Among others, it will mandate people to register their social media accounts. Most notably, freedom of expression, as well as the protect…
SIM card registration bill hurdles Senate and Lower House, PhilSys gets World Bank loan boost: ID Watch December 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the current issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Smart and Quezon City develop unified ID card, PhilSys registration for overseas Filipinos eyed: ID Watch November 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the current issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Mobile PhilID to launch next year, City of Manila initiates creation of digital IDs: ID Watch October 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the current issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Push for SIM card registration resurfaces, VaxCertPH to be available to public soon: ID Watch September 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the current issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Metro Manila Vaccination ID to rollout by September, PhilID not required to vote: ID Watch August 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the latest issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
COA flags PhilSys info campaign, data-sharing via PhilSys proposed: ID Watch July 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the latest issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.
Fake PhilSys registration sites, possible integration of national ID with vaccine cards: ID Watch June 2021
ID Watch is a monthly digest of news and updates about identification systems in the Philippines. View or download the current issue of ID Watch by clicking on the image below.