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Unauthorized disclosure of COVID-19 patients’ identities continues
Privacy breaches are committed by health workers, local government units, ordinary citizens, says the National Privacy Commission, which is investigating cases
National Privacy Commission to meet with Facebook on impostor accounts
Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro invites Facebook representatives to a meeting 'to seek information regarding the numerous reports of impostor Facebook accounts'
‘Doomsday’ warning for San Beda University resurfaces
The university has a 72-hour window to send a notification to affected data subjects, according to the National Privacy Commission’s policies
NPC: Gov't agencies must collect 'only necessary data' for relief operations
(UPDATED) The National Privacy Commission says employers are not required to obtain consent from their employees when sharing data with the government for the relief program
NPC suspends Grab's selfie, audio, video recording systems
The National Privacy Commission says Grab 'did not sufficiently identify and assess the risks posed by these systems on the rights and freedoms' of its passengers
National Privacy Commission bans 26 online lenders
These bans are the result of the improper use and processing of personal data by those companies, which are accused of publicly shaming borrowers late on their repayments
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
Fintech firms adopt code of conduct after spate of online shaming incidents
Financial technology trade association FinTechAlliance.ph seeks to rub out abusive collection practices and excessive disbursement of loans which result in heavy debt
Online lending execs face charges for shaming users, data privacy violations
The National Privacy Commission says these lending firms targeted 'the privacy of persons, practically making a profit out of people's fear of losing face and dignity'
Online lending apps accused of 'shaming' borrowers by texting contacts
Mobile lenders are allegedly debt-shaming borrowers by texting their contacts about their outstanding debt
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
FOI website data leak? Privacy commission investigating
The government and the National Privacy Commission are looking into the issue of identification documents seemingly getting indexed on search engines
DFA to privacy commission: We're in control of passport data
The Department of Foreign Affairs tells the National Privacy Commission that 'all passport data is safe'
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
Warning from privacy commission: Don't share unverified info
'If I were you, I wouldn't post the personal information of someone I wasn't sure about, under the flag of vigilante action,' says NPC official Francis Acero
NPC summons Pines City Colleges officers over data privacy in pregnancy testing
The National Privacy Commission wants to confirm if Pines City Colleges is complying with the 'principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality in accordance with law'
Philippines earns voting seat on international privacy body
The International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners is a worldwide conference of 119 independent data privacy and protection regulators from around the world
Facebook breach affected 755,973 accounts in PH
Facebook is ordered to provide identity theft and phishing insurance to Filipino hacking victims
Lack of protection on admin account blamed for ABS-CBN store hack – NPC
The NPC notes that, 'had ABS-CBN insisted its third-party developer to use multi-factor authentication earlier, the site would not have been compromised'
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
NPC assures public data privacy top priority in national ID system
National Privacy Commission Chief Raymund Liboro says they will 'continuously press for the adoption of internationally accepted data protection and privacy standards in the implementation of the national identification system'
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
Cybersecurity roundup: May 20 to 26, 2018
In this week's Cybersecurity Roundup, it's a two-for-one Amazon special coupled with General Data Protection Regulation complaints in the European Union!
NPC to launch campaign against 'careless use of online services'
The yearlong campaign is called 'PSST!' or 'Privacy, Safety, Security, and Trust online'
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.
NPC summons officials of schools, gov't agencies hit by security breach
The National Privacy Commission wants them to explain why their Personal Information Controllers did not inform the commission nor the people affected by the data breach within 72 hours of the incident
Duterte on Bensouda, Sereno’s SALNs, National Privacy Commission on Facebook | Evening wRap
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PH privacy commission to probe Facebook after data scandal
The National Privacy Commission wants Facebook to submit documents that would help establish the scope and the effects of the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal in relation to Filipino users
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
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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
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
Seminar on Data Privacy Act compliance set for October 11
PRESS RELEASE: Data privacy is essential to all businesses, says Disini & Disini Law Office as it organizes the 'Countdown to Data Privacy' seminar
Wealth details won't be hidden in future SALN releases – Malacañang
A public official's home address and details about his or her children who are minors will remain blacked out, says PCOO Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan
#2030Now: How to protect your private information online
National Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro stresses the importance of the right of everyone to have their private information secure
Most Filipinos value rights to their personal data – survey
The National Privacy Commission reminds data protection officers especially in critical sectors to register with them by September 9
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
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
Duterte on Sueno, National Privacy Commission, Colombia mudslide | Midday wRap
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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
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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
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 21, 2017
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