Various agencies led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed Joint Administrative Order No. 24-03, Series of 2024 containing the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11967, or The Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA).
To recall, the ITA is intended to regulate e-commerce, protect consumer rights and data privacy, and uphold intellectual property rights.
The IRR clarifies the scope and coverage of the ITA, the enforcement powers of the DTI vis-à-vis other agencies, and the applicable procedure for imposition of fines.