The document discusses the rise of cybercrime in the Philippines and the creation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) to address it. It notes that as internet usage increases, reported cybercrimes have also risen, including online scams, hacking, and identity theft. In response, the National Police Commission established the PNP ACG in 2013 to serve as the primary unit responsible for implementing anti-cybercrime laws and campaigns. The PNP ACG has six operating units and works to investigate cybercrimes, conduct data recovery, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies. It also aims to enhance cybersecurity and monitor cybercrime statistics in the Philippines.
The document discusses the rise of cybercrime in the Philippines and the creation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) to address it. It notes that as internet usage increases, reported cybercrimes have also risen, including online scams, hacking, and identity theft. In response, the National Police Commission established the PNP ACG in 2013 to serve as the primary unit responsible for implementing anti-cybercrime laws and campaigns. The PNP ACG has six operating units and works to investigate cybercrimes, conduct data recovery, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies. It also aims to enhance cybersecurity and monitor cybercrime statistics in the Philippines.
The document discusses the rise of cybercrime in the Philippines and the creation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) to address it. It notes that as internet usage increases, reported cybercrimes have also risen, including online scams, hacking, and identity theft. In response, the National Police Commission established the PNP ACG in 2013 to serve as the primary unit responsible for implementing anti-cybercrime laws and campaigns. The PNP ACG has six operating units and works to investigate cybercrimes, conduct data recovery, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies. It also aims to enhance cybersecurity and monitor cybercrime statistics in the Philippines.
Using and connecting to the internet is now part of our everyday lives.
Most of us used it for
communication and entertainment, while other uses it on a bad way. Even the internet gives us some benefits in life, some uses it to bring harm to others. As the number of internet users increases, the number of recorded cybercrimes also increases. Online label, online scam, online threat, photo and video voyeurism, computer-related identity theft and system interference or hacking cases are some examples of cybercrime not only in foreign country, but also in our country, the Philippines. Due to this alarming number of cases, the National Police Commission constructed the PNP ANTI- CYBERCRIME GROUP, as a response to the crimes happening in our country. According to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), Resolution No. 2013-220, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) has been activated as the National Operational Support Unit to address the global threat bought by the highly technical nature of cybercrime. The commission also issued Resolution No. 2017-348, Prescribing the Rank of the Director of the Anti- Cybercrime Group to be at least Police Chief Superintendent, in accordance to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act No. 10175 “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”, which prescribe that the PNP shall create an anti-cybercrime unit to be headed by at least a Police Director. In order to conform with Section 10 of the IRR of R.A No. 10175, 6 (six) operating units was created. Digital Forensic Unit (DFU), Cyber Patrolling and Engagement UNIT (CPEU), Cyber Security Unit (CSU), Cyber Response Unit (CRU), Cyber Crime Financial Crime Unit (CFCU) and Women and Children Cyber Crime Protection Unit (WCCPU) are the six operating units of ACG which functions are modified to ensure clearer delineation of their duties and responsibilities. The PNP organized the ACG to serve as the primary unit responsible for the implementation of pertinent laws on cybercrime and anti-cybercrime campaigns of the PNP and the national government. The ACG functions is according to the section 10 of IRR of the R.A No. 10175. First is they need to conduct and sustained operations against individual, high profile personalities, organized crime groups, and syndicated groups who are involved in cybercrime activities. Second is to investigate all cybercrime where computer system is involved. They also conduct data recovery and forensic analysis on computer systems and other electronic evidence seized. Formulating guidelines in cyber investigation with relation to forensic process consistent with industry standard practices is also part of their duties. Providing technological and operational support to the investigating units of PNP and conducting vulnerability assessment of security ICT in both public and private IT infrastructures are also done by the ACG. Next is to maintain necessary and relevant databases for statistical monitoring purposes and collaborating with the public and private sector and law enforcement agencies to address cybercrimes as well as enhancing the operational capability of PNP ACG. Lastly, ACG performs other tasks as directed by the Chief, PNP. The PNP ACG plays a big role in resolving crime cases which happens due to the exploitative person, who are using the internet as their accessories in crime. We can help them by being careful in everything we do especially when using internet and we should avoid having transaction on person we did not known at all. Let’s be mindful and be observant while using internet, especially now that online platform is the new normal method for learning.
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