Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the NPC’s initial actions against the proliferation of SMS spams
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the move of the National Privacy Commission (NPC) to secure the commitment, cooperation, and efforts of banks, telecommunication companies, and e-commerce platforms to fight current and future smishing. It is crucial for the government and private sector to work together to protect the privacy and data of individuals […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the right to free expressions and privacy on social media
The freedom of expression together with the right to privacy are both fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that individuals are able to freely utter and publish whatever one pleases without previous restraint and to be protected against unwanted interference or disclosure of their private lives. While the freedom of expression and the […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the alleged privacy violation committed by Calamba City Police
Contact tracing is a key component in containing the spread of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the importance of identifying and monitoring individuals who came in close contact or exposed to a person who is confirmed positive of COVID-19. However, it must be stressed that such process require utmost […]