Philippines introduces National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act

Philippines introduces National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act

Senate Bill 2248 has been filed to establish a dedicated National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), a legislative response to a surge in reported data breaches affecting both public and private sectors in the Philippines. The proposed measure, known as the National Cybersecurity and Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Act, aims to create a central authority responsible for developing and implementing a national cybersecurity strategy. Sen.…

Aquino Urges Passage of Cybersecurity Agency Bill After Data Breaches

Sen. Bam Aquino urged Congress to pass Senate Bill 2248 to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency after data breaches hit the SEC, BIR and other Philippine government agencies.

Bam Aquino pushes for cybersecurity agency amid data leaks

Sen. Bam Aquino is pushing for a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to help protect government computer systems and personal information from hackers, while the National Privacy Commission (NPC) reviews data breach reports from 10 government agencies. His proposal, Senate Bill No. 2248, aims to create an agency that would lead the country’s efforts to prevent […]