MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta encouraged judges and court personnel to observe proper “cyber hygiene” as the country’s courts gear up for the “new normal.”Peralta made the call in his opening speech during the first webinar entitled “The New Normal: Cybersecurity in a COVID-free, malware-free Judiciary” where more than 6,000 trial court judges and court personnel participated. ADVERTISEMENTThe event was organized by the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) in coordination with the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) and the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA). It came after the high court started pilot testing of videoconferencing or “tele-hearing” nationwide in order to protect court officials, personnel, and parties from COVID-19. The Chief Justice also stressed the importance of improving cybersecurity posture. Using technology, was, however, fast-tracked to ensure the fast delivery of justice despite strict quarantine rules imposed by the government.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2020 10:18 UTC