CICC Gives Reddit and Discord 24 Hours to Establish PH Presence

CICC gives Reddit and Discord 24 hours to establish PH presence

The September 18 shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato has prompted the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to demand a stronger local presence from Reddit and Discord. The CICC has given both platforms 24 hours to designate a resident agent or local representative in the Philippines, warning that failure to comply could lead to restrictions or blocked access to their services. The directive comes as author…

CICC gives Discord, Reddit 24-hour ultimatum to establish PH presence

The CICC demands Discord and Reddit 'immediately designate, from receipt of the letters, a resident agent or local representative who can facilitate Philippine jurisdiction and enhance coordination and cooperation with Philippine authorities'

Cybersecurity agency directs Discord, Reddit to set up Philippine offices

Reddit and Discord were also directed by the CICC to submit a written explanation of their existing safety and age verification measures.

Cybercrime body orders Reddit, Discord to set up local office or face ban

This followed a series of school shootings linked to online 'extremist' networks that reportedly use online platforms to groom schoolchildren into committing vi

CICC Orders Reddit, Discord to Set Up Local Office in PH with a 24-Hour Deadline

The CICC has given Reddit and Discord 24 hours to set up a local office in the Philippines, following a string of school shootings linked to online grooming networks.

CICC Gives Reddit, Discord 24 Hours to Set Up Philippine Offices or Face Potential Bans

The CICC orders Reddit and Discord to appoint Philippine representatives within 24 hours or face platform restrictions following recent school violent incidents.