Amid the rapid evolution of technology, the Department of Trade and Industry , the National Privacy Commission and the United States Federal Trade Commission conducted a workshop to discuss, among others, the importance of safeguarding consumers’ personal information and confidence in digital transactions.
Presenters from the country’s privacy body and DTI emphasized their efforts and initiatives to ensure consumer protection and privacy in the country. NPC Chief of Policy Division Ivy Grace T. Villasoto underscored the importance of the ability to harness the potential of emerging technology going hand-in-hand with NPC’s commitment to “safeguarding and sustaining the trust of our data subjects.”