Globe Telecom Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and four
A first in Asia, the MOU is a significant step forward against content piracy pending proposed amendments to the 26-year-old Republic Act No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, which will institutionalize stronger measures.
The MOU “is the first in Asia and second in the world,” said Neil Gane of the Motion Pictures Association. Germany pioneered a similar initiative, where the site-blocking process centers around an independent entity known as the Clearinghouse for Copyright on the Internet founded by ISPs and rights holders. Germany’s model operates without the direct involvement of any governmental agency.
It also outlines the general principles and procedures for site blocking, emphasizing collaboration between ISPs and IPOPHL, and ensuring compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
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