JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | Cybersecurity

To strengthen consumer confidence in electronic commerce in the Pacific Rim region, the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system is adding to its roster of accountability agents, who ensure that participating firms are safeguarding consumers’ personal information while fostering growth of the digital economy.

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a House measure that seeks life imprisonment for bank hackers and ATM skimmers.

Globe Telecom Inc on Thursday launched Southeast Asia’s first 5G broadband service, with embattled Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. providing the equipment, a win for the Chinese firm despite cybersecurity worries from Western nations.

The Bureau of Customs has sought the assistance of the Department of Information and Technology after hackers defaced its website.