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Online harassment is common in the Philippines, affecting more than half of young Filipinas — study

As the pandemic continues, the world is becoming more digital than ever which poses increased risk for young women to experience online harassment, Plan International claims. The finding draws from a research titled “Free to be online? Girls’ and young women’s experiences of online harassment,” which was launched during the International Day of the Girl, […]

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‘Five Eyes’ alliance demands tech companies to install backdoor access to encrypted apps

In the context of greater efficiency in policing online criminality, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, on October 11, is urging tech companies to implement “backdoor” access to encrypted applications which the law enforcement agencies claim to hinder in their operations. The top justice officials among native English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, […]