Rappler's latest stories on data protection
Lessening data privacy risks in the work-from-home era according to an expert
Kevin Shepherdson, CEO of data privacy platform solutions provider Straits Interactive, shares his advice for employers and employees on creating a safe working-from-home environment during the coronavirus crisis
DLSU pioneers masters program on data protection in 2020
The program will be for data protection officers and compliance, legal, and information security professionals, says De La Salle University
Philippines helms 1st ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum
The aim of the meeting is to share knowledge and develop a framework for cooperative enforcement of data privacy laws and cross-border data flow
Filipinos urged to protect data, be safe online during Holy Week
(UPDATED) To prevent data breaches during the long break, the National Privacy Commission issues reminders to offices as well as people on vacation
France hits Google with 50 million euro data consent fine
France's data watchdog says Google made it too difficult for users to understand and manage preferences on how their personal information is used
Data Privacy 101: What is a Privacy Impact Assessment?
Learn more about privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments, and how they help foster mindfulness about data compliance in companies and organizations
Philippines earns voting seat on international privacy body
The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners is a worldwide conference of 119 independent data privacy and protection regulators from around the world
Apple chief pushes for US privacy law
Apple CEO Tim Cook applauds the European Union's efforts towards the protection of data privacy, especially its General Data Protection Regulation
Irish data authority probes Facebook over breach of 50M accounts
The Irish probe has been touted as the first major test of the reformed European regulation which came into effect in May
Facebook may get $1.63 billion fine in EU due to recent hack
Less than 10% of the total number of those affected – or some 5 million EU Facebook users – are hit by the attack on Facebook, according to a tweet from the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC)
U.S in talks with Facebook and Google about online privacy rules
In a post-GDPR, post-Cambridge Analytica world, the US may finally have a chance at regulating data use by tech giants – a scenario long forestalled by well-funded lobbying efforts by Silicon Valley
Data privacy 101: What’s a data protection officer?
Having a data protection officer is now a requirement for any company that handles user data. Here's what companies and prospective data officers should know about the position
California, home of Silicon Valley, ramps up online privacy law
Business home pages will be required to provide clear links titled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" that take people to opt-out pages
Facebook, Google 'manipulate' users to share data despite EU law – study
'These companies manipulate us into sharing information about ourselves,' the Norwegian Consumer Council's director of digital services, Finn Myrstad, says in a statement
EU's data rules may push improvements in PH cybersecurity – Trend Micro
Any business that will involve EU citizens must comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, spurring Philippine companies to improve practices, says Trend Micro
'Record history' casts cloud of doubt on Philippine national ID system
(UPDATED) Privacy experts warn that maintaining a record history in what could otherwise be a beneficial identification system may pave the way for 'dataveillance'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 28, 2018
Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Monday
Cybersecurity roundup: May 20 to 26, 2018
In this week's Cybersecurity Roundup, it's a two-for-one Amazon special coupled with General Data Protection Regulation complaints in the European Union!
Landmark EU law is new weapon for data protection activist Schrems
Max Schrems files 4 complaints with regulators under the General Data Protection Regulation laws against some of the tech world's biggest names
NPC to launch campaign against 'careless use of online services'
The yearlong campaign is called 'PSST!' or 'Privacy, Safety, Security, and Trust online'
EU data protection may trigger global ripple effect
While all firms globally are required to comply with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when it comes to the data of Europeans, the rules may have a wider impact if firms decide to extend protections to all users
Explainer: 5 main rights that EU's new data privacy laws aim to uphold
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be regarded as a model for data privacy policies across the world
Facebook rolling out privacy choices under EU rules
'Everyone – no matter where they live – will be asked to review important information about how Facebook uses data and make choices about their privacy on Facebook,' says a statement from chief privacy officer Erin Egan and deputy general counsel Ashlie Beringer.
Want data privacy? Here's how to protect your personal information online
Data privacy lawyer Cecilia Soria says it's important to be more mindful and less careless in giving away personal information, especially on social media
France orders WhatsApp to seek permission for data transfer
CNIL says it considers the transfer of some data for security purposes to be legal, but the sharing of non-essential information to improve the function of the app was not as users were not given the possibility to opt out
Data Privacy Act compliance 'not just a checklist' – NPC exec
Ensuring the protection of Filipinos' personal information should not be seen as a burden, says National Privacy Commission official Ivy Patdu at a seminar on data privacy
Seminar on Data Privacy Act compliance set for October 11
PRESS RELEASE: Data privacy is essential to all businesses, says Disini & Disini Law Office as it organizes the 'Countdown to Data Privacy' seminar
Redactions in Duterte Cabinet's latest SALNs 'deal-breaker' for FOI – PCIJ
PCIJ reports that significant details were blacked out in the copies of the December 2016 SALNs of Duterte Cabinet officials
NPC reminds media: Balance freedom of press, right to privacy
The National Privacy Commission also says data privacy should not be used as a shield against valid freedom of information requests
France fines Facebook for data protection breaches
France slaps a penalty of 150 000 euros 160 000 on Facebook Inc and Facebook Ireland for several breaches of the French Data Protection Act
NPC outlines 90-day plan for data protection officers
UPDATED With government as the biggest handler of personal information agencies should be proactive in advocating for data privacy rights of Filipinos says the NPC
Guidelines issued on requests for gov't workers' personal data
The National Privacy Commission lists down at least 4 considerations for government agencies when evaluating requests for personal data sheets
What have we learned a year since 'Comeleak'?
The voters data leak and a break in at a Lanao town have put the Comelec the National Privacy Commission and the Data Privacy Act to the test
Gov't agencies, private orgs told to appoint data protection officers
The National Privacy Commission says that urgently designating such officer signals an organization s commitment to comply with the Data Privacy Act
EU, US sign data protection deal
The so called umbrella agreement signed in the Dutch city of Amsterdam follows 5 years of talks hobbled by European concerns about revelations of large scale US snooping
Turkey election authority denies being source of data leak – report
The head of Turkey s election authority says there was no leak in their system even though the information released is compatible with their records
Germany competition watchdog opens probe into Facebook
UPDATED Facebook is under investigation for possibly breaching data protection rules but it says it is law abiding
Irish court orders investigation into Facebook data transfers
The Irish data protection commissioner will probe the protection afforded to data transferred to the US by Facebook which has its European headquarters in Ireland
Spain opens privacy case against Google
The Spanish Data Protection Agency says it found evidence of 5 serious privacy law breaches each punishable with fines of up to 395 000
