The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to begin a collaborative partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the Digital Security and Privacy Quick Response (DSPQR) Project. National Privacy Commission (NPC)/...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a public warning on Friday, Oct. 13, about the risks of downloading hacked data files from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ransomware attack. NPC-Complaints and Investigation Division Chief Michael R. Santo in PTV's Bagong...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a public warning to businesses and associations involved in the indiscriminate photographing of identification documents without appropriate safeguards or privacy notices in place. This reminder is intended for Personal Information Controllers (PICs)...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has been appointed as as the first Fee-Funded Secretariat of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). In a statement, NPC said that the unanimous vote by the GPA's Executive Committee solidifies its position as a global leader in data privacy and protection by...
Rizal 1st district Rep. Michael John Duavit (left) and Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. (YouTube live, Facebook) In a somber yet ominous appeal, Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) Secretary General Rizal 1st district Rep. Michael John Duavit has asked Negros Oriental...
The National Privacy Commission, the country’s personal data privacy watchdog, said it achieved significant accomplishments in 2022 and vowed to do better this year to build a high-trust society, and realize a privacy-empowered nation. Privacy Commissioner Atty. John Henry D. Naga reported during...
State-run National Power Corporation (NPC) had the "highest cost savings" so far when it comes to electricity bill among government agencies in a particular year and matched with corresponding decline in kilowatt-hour usage. The efficiency rating was gauged via the enforcement of the Government...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed that the security breach on multiple GCash accounts resulted from the utilization of “phishing” attacks. On Wednesday, May 24, the country’s personal data privacy watchdog said that it has already concluded its extensive investigation after...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation on personal data protection. Privacy Commissioner Atty. John Henry D. Naga of NPC and Privacy...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) The reaffirmation of political parties' support for House Speaker Martin Romualdez and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. continues amid the fallout from Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating a potential data breach involving compromised GCash accounts. The investigation was launched in light of the issue that occurred on May 10, 2023, which forced the temporary halt of GCash app operations. The NPC's Complaints and Investigation...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC), which is mandated to safeguard personal data of Filipinos, received a bomb threat before noon Friday, May 12, forcing the agency to suspend office operations as it evacuated its personnel to safety. In a statement, NPC Commissioner John Henry D. Naga said...