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NPC employees rally behind Liboro amid bullying complaint
National Privacy Commission Employees Association says the complaint against Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro is 'not representative of the views, thoughts, and opinions of the majority' of NPC employees
Filipinos urged to protect data, be safe online during Holy Week
(UPDATED) To prevent data breaches during the long break, the National Privacy Commission issues reminders to offices as well as people on vacation
PH privacy commission to probe passport data loss
The National Privacy Commission demands an explanation 'to the satisfaction of the law' after it was revealed that a former DFA contractor 'took away' Philippine passport holders' data
NPC drops congressional bet running vs Vilma Santos Recto
Outgoing Lipa Mayor Meynard Sabili, who is eyeing the city's lone congressional seat, will now run as an independent
Rappler Talk: Legal ramifications Facebook faces in PH for security breach
Rappler talks to the National Privacy Commission's complaints and investigations chief, Francis Acero, about what penalties Facebook may face in light of the September 2018 hack
NPC: Facebook's notice to users after hack 'leaves much to be desired'
The National Privacy Commission urges Filipinos to take necessary steps to stay safe online
Gov’t urges 'hackers ng bayan' to help shore up PH cybersecurity
The first project involves making PhilSys, the government's national ID system, more secure
Data privacy 101: What businesses should know about systems registration
Systems registrations requires companies to register their systems and processes that collect data from individuals
Coco levy fund: Duterte's failed promise
'He's been doing it all along for other bills like the death penalty, lowering of age [of criminal responsibility], why not do this for his campaign promise, coco levy?'
Data privacy 101: What’s a data protection officer?
Having a data protection officer is now a requirement for any company that handles user data. Here's what companies and prospective data officers should know about the position
NPC to mitigate data privacy risk concerning national ID system
The commission promises to ensure that other government agencies adhere to the Data Privacy Act when handling or processing personal data
NPC to launch campaign against 'careless use of online services'
The yearlong campaign is called 'PSST!' or 'Privacy, Safety, Security, and Trust online'
Sotto vows to campaign 'vigorously' for reelectionist senators in 2019
'I’m not running in 2019. My term ends in 2022. I will be able to help those who we feel would be assets to the Senate,' Senate President Vicente Sotto III tells Rappler
Sotto says NPC eyeing Ted Failon as 2019 senatorial candidate
Senate President Vicente Sotto III tells Rappler the Nationalist People's Coalition has decided to support a coalition of candidates, which they will finalize soon
Jollibee suspends Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon delivery websites
Another Jollibee-owned chain, Burger King Philippines, will continue to operate as it's 'on a different platform.' Mang Inasal, on the other hand, doesn't have its own delivery website
Jollibee delivery website suspended over 'serious vulnerabilities'
(UPDATED) The National Privacy Commission orders the suspension, saying that around 18 million users of Jollibee's delivery website are at risk
Cybersecurity roundup: April 22 to 28, 2018
Check out this week's Cybersecurity Roundup, which features Amazon Alexa hacks and crackdowns against a major distributed denial of service provider.
Be vigilant when sharing data on social media – privacy commission
'We encourage the public to exercise a new level of care about their privacy and to take part in forming the future of Facebook in the country,' says Privacy Commissioner Mon Liboro
No migration of personal data to Grab in Uber app shutdown – privacy commission
Grab Philippines head Brian Cu says the only data shared by Uber is driver data – which will only be available once the driver has given his consent
Philippines' privacy watchdog summons Grab after deal with Uber
With Grab becoming the biggest ride-sharing platform in the Philippines after the exit of Uber, the National Privacy Commission wants to ensure that the company is properly protecting users' data
Davao governors bolt parties to join Sara Duterte’s Hugpong
All except one governor of Region 11, have jumped into the new political party
National Press Club wins anew in legal battle vs GSIS
The Court of Appeals affirmed an order by the Regional Trial Court dismissing the estafa complaint filed by GSIS against former officers of the NPC in connection with the sale of a Vicente Manansala mural
PH privacy commission summons Uber execs over data breach
The meeting on November 23 is part of the 'formal breach notification procedure' required under the Philippines' Data Privacy Act of 2012
Data Privacy Act compliance 'not just a checklist' – NPC exec
Ensuring the protection of Filipinos' personal information should not be seen as a burden, says National Privacy Commission official Ivy Patdu at a seminar on data privacy
NPC reminds media: Balance freedom of press, right to privacy
The National Privacy Commission also says data privacy should not be used as a shield against valid freedom of information requests
Danding Cojuangco returns as NPC chairman ahead of 2019 elections
Nag retire na siya sa politics pero di niya puwede pabayaan ang political party says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III as the Nationalist People s Coalition prepares for the 2019 midterm polls
PDP-Laban welcomes 5 more ex-LP lawmakers
UPDATED In defending their departure from LP Representatives Geraldine Roman and Alfred Vargas say there is overwhelming support for President Rodrigo Duterte in their respective districts
NPC outlines 90-day plan for data protection officers
UPDATED With government as the biggest handler of personal information agencies should be proactive in advocating for data privacy rights of Filipinos says the NPC
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Guidelines issued on requests for gov't workers' personal data
The National Privacy Commission lists down at least 4 considerations for government agencies when evaluating requests for personal data sheets
#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, March 27 - April 2, 2017
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Comelec complying to ensure no data breach in barangay elections – NPC
The National Privacy Commission is optimistic the Comelec can pull off barangay elections in October with no data leak despite major breaches in 2016
What have we learned a year since 'Comeleak'?
The voters data leak and a break in at a Lanao town have put the Comelec the National Privacy Commission and the Data Privacy Act to the test
China defense spending to rise 'around 7%' – official
2nd UPDATE In particular we need to guard against outside meddling in the disputes says Fu Ying spokeswoman for the National People s Congress
Gov't agencies, private orgs told to appoint data protection officers
The National Privacy Commission says that urgently designating such officer signals an organization s commitment to comply with the Data Privacy Act
Gov't should protect citizens' personal data – NPC's Liboro
Raymund Liboro the head of the National Privacy Commission also reminds the public to be aware of measures to protect themselves from online threats like hacking
Rappler Talk: Mon Liboro on data security in the digital age
National Privacy Commissioner Mon Liboro talks to Rappler about the perils of the Comelec data leak and other issues on data privacy
Comelec's Bautista: Punish the hackers, not the hacked
After being found criminally liable by the National Privacy Commission following the voters data leak in March 2016 the poll chief says they will file a motion for reconsideration
NPC alliance with PDP-Laban a 'working partnership' – Gatchalian
We have to move forward We believe that cooperating and supporting the new administration is the right thing to do says senator elect Sherwin Gatchalian
NUP seals alliance with PDP-Laban
The National Unity Party is the latest political party to express support for President elect Rodrigo Duterte s PDP Laban
3 Mindanao lawmakers shift to Duterte's PDP-Laban
Peter Unabia and Mylene Albano of the Liberal Party along with Rogelio Pacquiao take their oath as PDP Laban members
LP lawmakers told: Support PDP-Laban, but stay with party
More realignments in the House of Representatives: the National Unity Party reunites with Lakas CMD before entering into a coalition with PDP Laban
'I'm sure Alvarez will be next Speaker' – Belmonte
UPDATED He has or will soon have the numbers longtime House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte says of newly elected Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez
Half of LP congressmen moving to Duterte's PDP-Laban – Alvarez
Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez the PDP Laban bet for House Speaker says at least 50 ruling party congressmen have indicated their desire to join his party
NPC to form alliance with Duterte's PDP-Laban
The Nationalist People s Coalition is the latest political party to express support for the incoming administration of president elect Rodrigo Duterte
INC endorses Baguio-Benguet incumbent bets
Iglesia ni Cristo endorses incumbent officials Nicasio Aliping Jr for congressman Mauricio Domogan for mayor and Edison Bilog for vice mayor in Baguio City
Pro-Escudero politicians form 'chopsuey' alliance in Sorsogon
Some members of UNA NPC and LP in the province have joined forces to boost the candidacy of Senator Francis Escudero
Bongbong Marcos courts local execs in Aquino bailiwick
Some Tarlac mayors say their support for Marcos is their personal decision not dictated by the party
Binay camp: Only Danding can declare NPC endorsement of Poe
The United Nationalist Alliance UNA still doesn t believe the endorsement of the country s second largest political party of Senator Grace Poe and her running mate Senator Francis Escudero
Poe banks on volunteer lawyers for clean elections
On May 9 the plan of the Grace Poe Chiz GPC Legal Team is to deploy one lawyer in every town to keep watch over the election results
