Philippines HackerOne Club

Legislation for Pinoy Hackers: Protecting White Hat Hackers

Summary: The author discusses the crucial role white hat hackers play in enhancing cybersecurity by spotting and addressing vulnerabilities, but highlights the legal risks they sometimes face due to unclear legislation. The author calls upon the community to share experiences and insights on the legal challenges faced by ethical hackers in the Philippines. Suggestions are invited for legislative changes to better protect and empower the hacking community, and the author encourages collective action to advocate for positive changes in cybersecurity legislation.
AI Summary

In many parts of the world, white hat hackers play a crucial role in improving cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities and helping to rectify them. However, their efforts can sometimes put them at legal risk due to unclear or unsupportive legislation. This situation prompts us to consider how legislation in the Philippines can evolve to protect and empower ethical hackers, ensuring they can work without fear of legal repercussions.

We invite community members to discuss the existing legal challenges faced by white hat hackers in the Philippines. Do you have any experiences or insights into the current legal framework that affects ethical hacking? What changes would you advocate for to better support the hacking community in our country?

Furthermore, what steps can we, as a community, take to influence and advocate for positive legislative change? Let us know your thoughts, share your experiences, and together, let's explore ways to make our voices heard in the realm of cybersecurity legislation.

2 comments

Interesting discussion :)

In the webinar, this will be included. I'll be discussing the importance of Safe Harbor. :)

Hopefully some politician see this or we create our own partylist :D