Govt data classification, residency order welcomed by Globe
Globe Telecom has expressed support for the Philippines' new Executive Order 119, which establishes a framework for government data classification and residency. The order mandates that highly sensitive government data be stored within the country to enhance national cybersecurity.
Why it matters
The policy reflects a growing global trend of digital sovereignty, where nations implement strict data residency requirements to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
GLOBE Telecom Inc. on Sunday welcomed the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 119, calling it a positive step toward strengthening the country's cybersecurity and safeguarding the national interest."Executive Order No. 119 is a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey," Globe General Counsel Vicente Froilan Castelo said in a statement."It provides a clear, risk-based framework that protects our most sensitive government information while allowing agencies to continue harnessing modern digital technologies responsibly."The EO, titled "Updating the Government Data Classification, Establishing a Data Residency Framework and for Other Purposes" and signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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