EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 21-16

NEWS | BSP-supervised financial institutions advised to
strengthen data protection measures
8 Aug 2021

PHILIPPINES — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released a memo warning BSP-supervised financial institutions against risks on data breaches or data leaks. It recommends frequent information security education and awareness campaigns on data protection, adequate security policies and procedures, and the deployment of data protection measures. READ MORE
 

NEWS | Privacy watchdog asked to probe bogus online orders
8 Aug 2021

PHILIPPINES — The Cebu City Council requested the country’s privacy watchdog to probe bogus online sellers after receiving reports that city residents are getting packages they did not order. They  said it is a cause for concern as online merchants or sellers may have possibly misused, maliciously disclosed, or improperly disposed of the personal data of previous customers. READ MORE
 

NEWS | Beware of posting photos of vaccination card online
10 Aug 2021

PHILIPPINES — Cybersecurity advocates warns the public against posting their vaccination cards online as it typically contains various personal data, including sensitive ones. Those details ending up in the wrong ends may lead to identity theft. They may also allow attackers to gain access to people’s social media accounts. READ MORE
 

NEWS | Palace backs PNP's 'census' activities
13 Aug 2021

PHILIPPINES — After Sen. Panfilo Lacson expressed alarm over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) alleged census and data gathering in several parts of the country, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque defended said activities, by describing them as “active police community operations” necessary for the government’s fight against terrorists, illegal drugs, and other threats. READ MORE
 

NEWS | Business groups call for the suspension
of the DPA
15 Aug 2021

PHILIPPINES — Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) has joined other business groups in opposing an extended lockdown and recommending the suspension of the Data Privacy Act to facilitate contact tracing. In making their argument, they noted that the government has already suspended many of the public’s civil rights in the interest of safety and health. READ MORE