SURVEILLANCE BUSINESS MODEL DRIVES DATA EXPLOITATION, THREATS TO PRIVACY – EXPERT
Meredith Whittaker, president of The Signal Foundation, warns of the ‘deeply perverse consequences’ of abusing personal data for various purposes.
MARCOS SIGNS VAT ON FOREIGN DIGITAL SERVICES LAW
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on Wednesday a measure imposing a value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital services providers (DSPs). A priority measure of the administration, Republic Act (RA) 12023 imposes a 12 percent VAT on foreign DSPs, such as Netflix, Disney, and HBO, to generate additional revenue for the government.
DICT URGED TO ELEVATE PH CYBER SECURITY AS NAT’L CONCERN
Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to tackle and address the country’s cybersecurity as a national security concern to deter cyber-attacks against major infrastructure.
PH, US, JAPAN VOW COOPERATION TO ENHANCE CYBER, DIGITAL RESILIENCE
The three nations held the US-Japan-Philippines Trilateral cyber and digital dialogue on the sidelines of the 9th Singapore International Cyber Week, according to a statement released by US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Friday.
PHILIPPINES RECORDED HIGHEST NUMBERS FOR PHISHING ATTACKS
The finance industry continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals, with Kaspersky warning that the sector faces greater harm from online fraud than any other as scammers employ increasingly sophisticated method to access customers’ personal data, take over accounts, open new ones, and even apply for credit, leading to significant financial losses.
PHILIPPINES LANDSCAPE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has unlocked tremendous potential for innovation and transformation across industries. AI systems rely heavily on vast amounts of personal data bringing both opportunities and risks – particularly in countries like the Philippines, where local regulations must align with global standards.
Philippines authorities are increasingly using Facebook in red-tagging campaigns targeting young activists, including those who investigate alleged human rights violations by the military, police and other government agencies, Amnesty International said in a new report.
PH JOURNALISTS ORGANIZE FORUM ON COVERING ELECTIONS IN THE TIME OF AI
Dozens of Filipino journalists, members of the academe and various organizations are expected to attend Tuesday’s forum (Oct. 22, 2024) on the challenges and risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), along with opportunities it may bring to the news coverage of elections.
POE SEEKS FRANCHISE FOR STARLINK TO ADDRESS PH DIGITAL GAP
In a new release on Wednesday, Poe said she believes Starlink can address the digital gap in the country by using its extensive satellite constellation, which currently consists of over 6,200 active satellites.
SECURITY EXPERTS WARN VS EASING TELCO RESTRICTIONS
Security experts highlighted the threat posed by foreign cyber entities as the Philippines plans to relax restrictions on telecommunications regulation through the controversial Konektadong Pinoy Act or Senate Bill 2699.
INTERNET, TV, FACEBOOK STILL TOP SOURCES OF INFO, NEWS – SURVEY
The PAHAYAG survey, conducted from Sept. 15 to 19, 2024, showed that 67 percent of respondents rely on the internet as their primary medium, while 66 percent still turn to television for their news consumption. The survey also revealed that social media, particularly Facebook, remains a key source of information for 62 percent of respondents.
VAT ON FOREIGN ONLINE SERVICES PROMOTES EQUITABLE DIGITAL ECONOMY: DTI
Acting Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the newly signed Republic Act (RA) 12023, imposing a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) on online services from foreign providers promotes an equitable digital economy in the country.
COMELEC, DICT URGED TO ACT ON ‘DEEP FAKES’
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have been urged to monitor and take down artificially generated “deep fakes” that could spread during the election season.
PH CONSULATES IN U.S. TO ROLL OUT ONLINE VOTING FOR ELEKSYON 2025
New York Consul General Senen Mangalile said this is part of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Resolution No. 11061 which directs Philippine embassies and consulates in the US to implement internet-based online voting.
GOV’T URGED TO FORTIFY DEFENSE VS. FOREIGN CYBER THREATS
“The Philippines must pursue cyber diplomacy with like-minded countries and develop cybersecurity partnership to expand its foreign policy strategy and deepen diplomatic engagement,” said Victor Andres Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR Institute.
DICT STRENGTHENING MEASURES VS CYBER HACKERS
The Department of Information and Communications Technology is keen on joining Tier 1 of the United Nations Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), committing to the vision of achieving national cyber resilience, a DICT official has said.
PHILIPPINES WORKING WITH AI PROVIDERS TO ROOT OUT DEEPFAKES
Speaking to ABS-CBN News, DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said the government was aware of the dangers of deepfakes or images, audio and videos which were edited or generated using artificial intelligence. Experts warn deepfakes that clone politicians’ images, videos and voices could mislead voters ahead of the elections.
AT SOCIAL GOOD SUMMIT 2024, EXPERT SAYS TEACHING SHOULD BE ‘REDEFINED’ TO ADAPT TO AI
“I would think that AI is really the way to go. And the role of the teacher now have to be redefined and we have to bring it down to the junior high schools and the senior high schools,” said Save the Children CEO Alberto Muyot.
TROLLS SAY IT’S EASY TO GET PUBLIC TO BELIEVE FAKE NEWS
In a special report for 24 Oras on Tuesday, Mariz Umali spoke with two people whose past jobs as fake news disseminators spread false and malicious information against a politician and a company, respectively.
PCO TRUSTS NPC TO STAND UP VS. FAKE NEWS
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez trusts the National Press Club (NPC) to stand up to the challenge of fighting fake news and its purveyors.
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS VOW TO SUPPORT COMELEC FIGHT VS DISINFORMATION
Representatives of Meta, Google, and Tiktok signed a pledge of support in the presence of Comelec chairman George Garcia and Commissioner Nelson Celis, who is commissioner in charge of the Comelec’s Task Force Katotohanan, Katapatan, at Katarungan sa Halaan (TFK3H).
AI MISUSE FEARED TO IMPACT INTEGRITY OF 2025 ELECTIONS. HERE’S WHAT CONCERNED GROUPS CAN DO.
In a #FactsFirstPH workshop at the Rappler HQ on Thursday, October 17, members of news media and civil society groups expressed fears that AI may be used to spread disinformation to boost the campaigns of candidates.
NSC DENIES FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SUPPRESSION
The National Security Council (NSC) refuted an international non-governmental organization (NGO) report accusing the Philippine government of restricting freedom of expression in the country. ‘Freedom of expression in the Philippines is constitutionally protected, as evidenced by the robust and healthy traditional and social media environment where opinions are expressed freely every single day’
META MUST DO MORE VS RED-TAGGING OF YOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS ON FACEBOOK – REPORT
In its latest report on the impact of red-tagging, Amnesty International said it found that state actors continue to mainly use Facebook to “harass and smear” young human rights defenders, legitimizing further abuse, including arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances.
[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 citizens. But as much as it can reassure a community’s safety, it can also put them at risk given the wealth of private information a CCTV can hold.
LACK OF LEGAL TEETH VS ONLINE DISINFORMATION CASTS LONG SHADOW OVER 2025 POLLS
When veteran journalist Ruth Cabal became the victim of artificial intelligence (AI) manipulation, there was a very brief moment that the news anchor — who has read thousands of news items on camera throughout her career — actually thought it was her speaking in the video.
EXPERTS REITERATE CYBER THREATS OVER PASSAGE OF SB 2699
Security experts reiterated the threats of foreign cyber entities as the Philippines plans to relax restrictions on telecom regulations amid the talks for the passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Act or Senate Bill 2699.
ALARMING’: P460B LOST TO SCAMS IN PH, SAYS STUDY
The estimated losses are equivalent to 1.9 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. On average, each Filipino victim lost $275, or about P16,000, to scammers, noted the study, titled “The State of Scams in the Philippines 2024.”
USAID HELPING PHILIPPINE SPACE AGENCY INVESTIGATE SATELLITE INTERNET
According to the Philippine Space Agency website, the INCENTIVISE program temporarily welcomed internet operators with satellite constellations to work in the country, which includes thousands of islands.
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