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Business groups call for swift approval of bill enabling access to high-speed, low-cost Internet

In the digital age, the significance of data protection cannot be overstated. As data becomes the new currency, businesses worldwide are redefining their strategies to accommodate this shift. As businesses embrace digitization in the Philippines, the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has become increasingly crucial.

A consumer group pointed out pitfalls that Republic Act (RA) 11934, also known as “An Act Requiring the Registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM),” might create, such as violation of privacy rights. Lawyer Tim Abejo, co-convenor of CitizenWatch Philippines, said the primary practical concern among telco subscribers is the required…

The bill includes a provision requiring social media providers to compel their users to register their real names and phone numbers when creating an account. 

Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said President Rodrigo Duterte rejected the measure over the inclusion of social media in the measure, “without providing proper guidelines and definitions thereto.”