2024 saw sweeping developments in the digital space with emergent technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning evolving at a rapid pace. This accelerated growth brought both opportunities and challenges. When its popularity rose in 2023, both the public and private sectors explored its potential to streamline decision-making processes. Read more…
COA NOTES DEARTH OF DATA PRIVACY OFFICERS DESPITE LAW Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report. NBI: LEAKED PRIVATE CONVOS MAY Read more…
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 Read more…
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 taon ang lumipas mula nang maisabatas ito at tatlong taon mula nang buksan ang pagrehistro sa publiko, maraming Read more…
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 and Pacific governance standards and norms on the digital economy and digital transformation. Digital governance encompasses the Read more…
Originally posted here -https://www.article19.org/resources/gaza-restore-telecoms-and-internet-connectivity-now/ ARTICLE 19, the MENA Alliance for Digital Rights and dozens of other civil society organisations condemn, in the strongest terms, Israel’s targeting of the means of communication and access to information in Gaza. We are deeply alarmed by Israel’s cutting off of civilian telecommunication infrastructure, internet, electricity, mainstream media, journalists, and Read more…
The rise of the femtech industry saw the emergence of different apps, services, and startups that make use of technology to deliver solutions to female-specific healthcare needs. Among the innovations in women’s healthcare, period tracker apps have amassed an estimated 50 million users worldwide. In 2020 alone, period tracker app Read more…
VIETNAM, THAILAND LEAD IN ASEAN MOBILE EXPERIENCE WHILE PH LAGS: REPORT The Philippines ranked at the bottom in five measures and second to last in a further two categories. Vietnam’s Download Speed Experience score was 9.5 Mbps (57.1%) faster than the Philippines. Read more here. ROMUALDEZ ASSURES SWIFT PASSAGE OF Read more…
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, new bills are enjoying renewed support from a number of influential groups in the country. Read more…
ON THE FIRST OBSERVATION OF NATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAY The Philippines observes its first National Press Freedom Day today, August 30, 2022, after former president Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11699 on April 13. However, we recognize that continued media repression, threats to free expression, and journalists’ Read more…