Mobile wallet giant GCash has denied reports that its users ' personal data was compromised and allegedly sold on the dark web, asserting that its systems remain intact and that no data breach has occurred. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 27, GCash said that initial forensic analysis “shows...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed criminal charges against the employees, officers, and owners of Creditable Lending Corp., the operator of online lending application Easypeso, for engaging in abusive collection practices. Through an inquest proceeding on July 17, the SEC,...
Consumers of insurance products may expect a more robust protection as the Insurance Commission (IC) has entered into an agreement with National Privacy Commission (NPC) to advance the use of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in the industry. Other sectors covered in this enhanced protection...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday, June 17, denounced a video circulating online that shows a child undergoing circumcision. Photo from Unsplash “The privacy and dignity of our children must be safeguarded at all costs,” said the NPC in a statement after it came to their attention...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminded owners, especially inside the malls, to ensure their businesses are registered and compliant with the Commission's regulations. NPC Commissioner John Henry Naga and other officials during the on-the-spot privacy sweep in Ayala Malls Manila Bay on...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Monday, April 8, said an "on-site" investigation was conducted following the data breach of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) server. Photo from Pixabay “Upon learning of this incident, the NPC promptly initiated actions through its...
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) 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...
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...
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...
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...
