Privacy risks halt BIR's registration seal display order
Source: Inquirer
Published on: 2026-10-27 07:00
MANILA, Philippines -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has suspended its contentious order requiring taxpayers to display their registration seal badges on digital platforms amid growing scrutiny over data privacy concerns. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 113-2026, the BIR said it suspended the requirement until further notice while working with the National Privacy Commission to address the concerns. In addition, taxpayers who have already complied can continue to display the badge voluntarily, while the authorities will not penalize those who have not complied. The BIR originally set an Oct. 31 deadline for taxpayers to post the badge. Meanwhile, the registration seal requirement faced social media backlash as taxpayers expressed concerns about the personal information included on the badge, which features a QR code for verifying authenticity before transactions. "We hav...
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