Senate Halts Impeachment Livestream Over Data Privacy Fears
The Philippine Senate temporarily suspended its livestream of the Vice President's impeachment trial due to concerns over the data privacy of tax officials. The move followed a witness's expressed apprehension about information leaks.
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