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On artificial intelligence, disinformation, and cybersecurity: The FMA Digital Rights Round-up (February 1-28, 2025)

PHILIPPINES REPORTS FOREIGN CYBER INTRUSIONS TARGETING INTELLIGENCE DATA, BUT NO BREACHES Attempts to steal data are wide-ranging, said minister for information and communications Ivan Uy. Advanced Persistent Threats or APTs have repeatedly attempted but failed to infiltrate government systems, suggesting the country’s cyber-defences have held firm. SENATE APPROVES BILL TO […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On cybersecurity, internet safety, and elections: the FMA Digital Rights Roundup (January 1-31, 2025)

IN FORUM, EXPERTS TACKLE DOUBLE-EDGE ROLE OF AI IN PH ELECTIONS ​​The discussion explored the applications of AI, highlighting its potential to streamline research and efficiently process large volumes of data. Experts emphasized that AI could enhance creative social media campaigns, foster differential privacy, and significantly boost productivity. HOW WILL […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On cyber threats, elections and disinformation: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (October 1-31, 2024)

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 […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On cybersecurity, elections, and press freedom: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (September 1-30, 2024)

GSIS ASSURES MEMBER DATA SAFETY AFTER SECURITY BREACH The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Friday assured its employees, members, and pensioners that their personal information remains secure following a confirmed security incident involving a compromised administrator account on a test computer. DIGITAL DIVIDE: GROWING RIFT BETWEEN BIG TECH AND […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On press freedom, fake news, and cybersecurity: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (August 1-31, 2024)

Philippine court orders regulator to restore license of news site Rappler A Philippine court has ordered the country’s corporate regulator to restore the license of Rappler, a news site co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, a prominent critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Philippines: IFJ welcomes reversal of Rappler shutdown […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago

On cybersecurity, internet access, and digitalization: the FMA Digital Rights Round-up (July 1-31, 2024)

42 MILLION PEOPLE POSSIBLY AFFECTED BY 2023 PHILHEALTH DATA BREACH The NPC said the affected individuals should be informed of the nature of the breach, how it happened, the data compromised, and protection measures. #IFJBLOG: STANDING WITH THE UNION DESPITE RED-TAGGING Despite promises of change under the Marcos Jr government, […]

By Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), ago