Alejandro H. Tengco<\/strong>, PAGCOR chairman and CEO, said the app will make it easier for players to distinguish legitimate operators from unauthorised ones, strengthening the agency\u2019s efforts to protect the public from illegal online gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe PAGCOR Board of Directors approved the app\u2019s development and implementation on October 8, including a proposed partnership with Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center, Inc. (DCI)<\/strong> to develop, operate, and maintain the platform. DCI will handle the app\u2019s development, hosting, operation, maintenance, and technical support at no cost to PAGCOR.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore full-scale implementation, it must present a proof of concept for the app\u2019s minimum viable product for PAGCOR\u2019s evaluation and acceptance. The six-month assessment<\/strong> will cover the platform\u2019s proposed features, system architecture, security controls, and overall feasibility. PAGCOR may terminate the arrangement if DCI fails to address deficiencies identified during the evaluation period within a reasonable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe partnership will require compliance with applicable data privacy, cybersecurity, and information security laws<\/strong>, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Data sharing and information security provisions will be incorporated in the terms or will be covered by a separate data-sharing agreement. The partnership between PAGCOR and DCI will run for five years<\/strong> and may be renewed upon mutual written agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThis platform will give players a reliable way to verify which online gaming platforms are licensed by PAGCOR. We want the public to make informed choices and avoid falling prey to illegal operators,\u201d Tengco said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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