Author: Mozilla Philippines

Community Press Releases Privacy

MozillaPH on DICT’s Proposed “Project: SIM Check Mo”

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MozillaPH Raises Concerns over DICT’s “Project: SIM Check Mo” | Urges Protection of Privacy Rights The Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH), the local arm of the global non-profit organization Mozilla, expresses serious concerns regarding the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) plan to allow anyone to access the initials of the owner of a duly registered SIM Cards through “Project: SIM Check Mo.” Dedicated to promoting openness, innovation, and privacy on the Internet, MozillaPH sees “Project: SIM Check Mo” as… Read the rest
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MozillaPH on DICT’s Threat of Cutting Off Internet Services to Non-SIM Card Registrants Before the New Deadline

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At a press briefing in the Malacañan Palace held last 25 April 2023 (live-streamed by the People’s Television Network – PTV), DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy said, “I urge the public to really register quickly. We are now exploring other options to incentivize registration. One, we are talking to our telcos; during the 90-day period, we will observe the rate or registration and after a certain period of time, we are seeing maybe 30 days or 60 days into registration,… Read the rest
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MozillaPH Welcomes the Extension of the SIM Card Registration Deadline

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PRESS RELEASE The Mozilla Philippines Community (MozillaPH) warmly welcomes the recent extension of the deadline for SIM Card Registration by the Philippine government. However, we remain deeply concerned about the possible negative impact of this policy on online anonymity and free speech. Insufficient communication and outreach efforts by the government and service providers may be the primary reason for the lack of awareness about the registration requirement or the compliance deadline among some Filipinos. Furthermore, the registration process itself may… Read the rest
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MozillaPH Asks Senator Nancy Binay to Act on the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill Fast

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Last 30 July 2021, more than a month ago, we sent the following letter via email to Philippine Senator Nancy Binay: In the letter, we stated our support for the passing of the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill a year ago. The said bill aims at establishing a forward-looking and future-ready digital policy framework for the Philippines. In the same letter, we reiterated our stand and belief that the ratification of the said bill will give Filipinos an equal… Read the rest