Want data privacy? Here's how to protect your personal infor...

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos' right to privacy is protected by various local laws and international treaties. But with the threat of surveillance by government and data collection by non-state actors added to widespread social media use, the extent to which this right is still being respected is becoming harder to see. According to data privacy lawyer Cecilia Soria, the most important thing to remember if you want to protect your personal information is to not overshare information. You've got to be vigilant because the technological improvements in recent years have made it easy to obtain data without the consent of the owner. (READ: You think your data, communication devices are safe? Think again) "Ultimately, you really have to be more mindful," she told Rappler. "Don't be so free and careless in giving away your information." But what else can be done to protect personal infor...