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UnionBank signs data sharing agreement with Globe

Monday 28 March 2022 11:48 CET | News

Philippines-based UnionBank and Globe have inked an agreement that would enable data sharing required for any investigation of online scams.

Under the agreement, Globe will provide UnionBank information about mobile numbers potentially used by fraudsters to help in online banking fraud investigations. This will help Globe detect illicit activity within its network.

UnionBank will likewise trigger and share relevant information necessary to pursue investigations in accordance with the Data Privacy Act and the Data Sharing Agreement.

The alliance aims to expedite online fraud investigations with more people falling prey to scams through phishing activities.

Using the data obtained, the two parties can monitor activities such as usage patterns and mobile activities of scammers. Whatever the result of this monitoring system will be forwarded to law enforcement agencies who will then investigate the matters further.


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