Cross-Border Regulatory Issues in the Philippine Digital Platforms
Channel: PIDS
Date: 2021-08-31

Cross-Border Regulatory Issues in the Philippine Digital Platforms


This virtual event will present two discussion papers, namely, “Cross-Border Issues for Digital Platforms: A Review of Regulations Applicable to Philippine Digital Platforms” and “Cross-border Data Regulation for Digital Platforms: Data Privacy and Security” both written by Atty. Aiken Larisa O. Serzo, consultant at the University of the Philippines Law Center Technology Law and Policy Program and a senior associate and head of the Fintech Practice at the Disini Buted Disini Law Offices.

The first paper identified policy issues in the country’s laws and regulations vis-à-vis digital platforms and how these may hinder the Philippines from innovating and participating in the global digital economy. The study suggested areas for policy consideration and a regulatory review to develop a coherent and viable regulatory policy for digital platforms in the country.

The second study discussed the implications of data protection regulations on the operations of digital platforms. It provided an overview of the existing international frameworks and a snapshot of the regulations of some Asia-Pacific countries on the transfer of data to offshore jurisdictions. The research also identified regulatory and policy actions that may be considered to boost the country’s digital economy.

Chapters:
00:02:53 Promotional videos
00:17:15 Introduction by the Moderator, Dr. Sheila Siar, Director for Research Information, PIDS
00:18:00 Opening Remarks by Dr. Marife Ballesteros, PIDS Vice President
00:30:31 Cross-Border Regulatory Issues: Digital Platforms and E-commerce presented by Atty. Aiken Larisa Serzo, Consultant, University of the Philippines Law Center Technology Law and Policy Program; Partner and Head of the Fintech Practice at the Disini Buted Disini Law Offices
01:20:06 Reaction of Ms. Katrina Chan, Executive Director, QBO Innovation Hub and Ideaspace
01:40:16 Reaction of Ms. Marie Sherylyn Aquia, Multilateral Relations Division Chief Bureau of International Trade Relations, Department of Trade and Industry
02:00:43 Open Forum