NPC probing government data leaks
Source: Philstar.com
Published on: 2026-11-07 16:03
MANILA, Philippines -- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating reports of data leaks involving several government agencies. NPC Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said the commission is verifying the incidents and determining whether personal information has been compromised. "The Commission will coordinate directly with the government agencies identified in these reports to verify the alleged incidents, ascertain the circumstances surrounding them and determine whether personal data have been compromised," he said. Belarmino said the concerned agencies must submit the necessary reports in compliance with Republic Act 10173, or the Data Privacy Act, if warranted. The NPC has yet to receive personal data breach notifications from the concerned government institutions. Among the agencies reportedly affected by a data breach is the Bureau of Internal Revenue. ...
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