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Press Statement on Alleged PhilHealth Data Breach

Press Statement September 25, 2023

NPC, DP Council Empower Privacy Advocates in Cebu City

Press Releases September 23, 2023

Following its successful inaugural event, the Data Privacy Council (DP Council), in […]

Data Privacy Roadshow 2023: Strengthening Data Privacy Knowledge and Compliance

Press Releases September 11, 2023

The Data Privacy Council (DP Council), in cooperation with the National Privacy […]

NPC PUBLIC ADVISORY: REMINDER TO ALL DATA SUBJECTS REGARDING THE PROHIBITED PRACTICE OF REGISTERING SIM CARDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE AND STEPS TO ENSURE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Public Advisory August 31, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC), as the sole data privacy authority of […]

NPC’s Initiatives Shortlisted for Global Privacy and Data Protection Awards 2023

Press Releases August 18, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has achieved a notable feat through its […]

Privacy Commissioner Naga trumpets NPC’s ‘unmodified opinion’ by COA for second straight year

Press Releases July 13, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received its unmodified opinion from the Commission […]

REMINDER ON MANDATORY DATA PROTECTION OFFICER AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM REGISTRATION

Announcement July 7, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminds the public that all covered personal […]

NPC Takes Lead as the First Fee-Funded Secretariat of Global Privacy Assembly

Press Releases June 19, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has achieved another significant milestone with its […]

PAW 2023: Empowering Data Privacy Champions to Safeguard Personal Data Privacy Rights

Press Releases May 30, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) celebrated the Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2023, […]

NPC Concludes Investigation on Unauthorized GCash Transactions

Press Releases May 24, 2023

PASAY CITY, May 24, 2023 - The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has […]

PH, HK sign MOU on Personal Data Protection

Press Releases May 22, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner […]

Joint Efforts: NPC and NBI Collaborate to Apprehend Bomb Threat Suspect

Press Releases May 20, 2023

Today, May 19, 2023, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) visited the National […]

Empowering Youth Protection: Privacy Commissioner’s Full Support for Anti-OSAEC and CSAEM Act's IRR

Press Statement May 18, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) wholeheartedly supports the issuance of the Implementing […]

Privacy Commissioner Naga Orders In-depth Investigation into GCash Glitch

Press Releases May 13, 2023

PASAY CITY, May 12, 2023 – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is […]

Driving positive change and transformation: NPC strengthens strategic partnership with Telcos through MOU signing

Press Releases May 11, 2023

PASAY CITY, May 10, 2023 – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) took […]

NPC holds DPO ACE Level 1 Program Examination

Press Releases April 26, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) successfully concluded the two-day Data Protection Officer […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner John Henry Naga on the alleged leak of personal data among law enforcement agencies

Press Statement April 20, 2023

Today, 20th of April 2023, the National Privacy Commission gathered the concerned […]

NPC to Meet with Law Enforcement Agencies Over Alleged Breach of Personal Data

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) will meet with the Philippine National Police […]

Privacy Chief Invites LGUs to Host Personal Data Privacy Compliance Seminars and Workshops

Press Releases March 1, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC), in coordination with the Department of the […]

Data privacy seminar for the insurance industry

Announcement February 16, 2023

In collaboration with Pru Life UK and FinTech Alliance PH, the National […]

NPC launches online registration system for data processing systems

Press Releases February 3, 2023

PASAY CITY – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched its online registration […]

NPC conducts on-site visits among telcos to check compliance with DPA while implementing SIM Registration Act

Press Releases January 16, 2023

January 13, 2023, METRO MANILA --- The National Privacy Commission (NPC), through […]

NPC amends Circular on the processing of personal data for loan-related transactions

Press Releases January 4, 2023

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has amended certain provisions of its NPC […]

NPC gathered Telcos to address data privacy concerns on the SIM Registration Act

Press Releases December 30, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) convened with Telecommunications Companies (Telcos) on 29 […]

STATEMENT OF PRIVACY COMMISSIONER JOHN HENRY NAGA ON SELFIE VERIFICATION IN SIM CARD REGISTRATION

Press Statement December 29, 2022

In performing their responsibilities under the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration […]

NPC conducts the 2022 DP Council Election to ensure continuous sectoral engagement and compliance with the DPA

Press Releases

PASAY CITY --- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) held the 2022 Data […]

NPC, CICC sign MOA to thwart the use of ICT for data breaches and cybercrimes

Press Releases December 12, 2022

PASAY CITY ---- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Cybercrime Investigation […]

Notice of Public Hearing

Announcement November 14, 2022

Concerned organizations, stakeholders, and other interested parties are invited to submit their […]

Announcement regarding the submission of Personal Data Breach Notifications (PDBN) and Annual Security Incident Reports (ASIR)

Uncategorized October 18, 2022

All Personal Data Breach Notifications (PDBN) and Annual Security Incident Reports (ASIR) […]

Press Statement of NPC on the SIM Card Registration Bill

Press Statement

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) supports the intention of the SIM Card […]

Announcement regarding the submission of Personal Data Breach Notifications (PDBN) and Annual Security Incident Reports (ASIR)

Uncategorized October 14, 2022

All Personal Data Breach Notifications (PDBN) and Annual Security Incident Reports (ASIR) […]

PH, Singapore renew stronger ties in personal data protection

Press Releases September 15, 2022

The Philippines and Singapore renewed their commitment to deepen their ties in […]

NPC received an “unqualified audit opinion” from COA

Press Releases September 12, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has received an unmodified opinion (also referred […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Uncategorized

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Concerned organization, stakeholders, and other interested parties are […]

PAW 2022: Data privacy awareness advances culture of privacy in PH

Press Releases

Data privacy awareness, as a crucial part of creating a culture of […]

PAW 2022: NPC awards outstanding data privacy practices in public, private sectors

Press Releases

Outstanding data privacy practices in both public and private sectors are recognized […]

PH to support establishing an international certification system promoting interoperability among different data protection frameworks

Press Releases

Member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) […]

NPC conducts on-site compliance checks to determine level of compliance with the DPA

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is conducting on-site compliance check visits to […]

NPC launches user-friendly online system for faster and easier data breach notification management and reporting

Press Releases

On April 20, 2022, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) held its virtual […]

NPC presents the revised draft Circular on Administrative Fines for data privacy violators

Press Releases September 9, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) conducted an online public hearing on March […]

Guidelines on the Lawful Processing of Personal and/or Sensitive Personal Information Based on Consent, Contract and/or Legitimate Interests

Announcement

The Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) mandates the National Privacy Commission […]

NPC welcomes newly appointed Deputy Commissioner and Directors for Data Security and Privacy Policy

Press Releases

Malacañan appointed a private lawyer and former Dapitan City Councilor Atty. Dug […]

Announcement regarding validity of existing Certificate of Registration, revised process on new application, renewal, and amendment of registration, and guidelines on common Data Protection Officers

Announcement

A. DURATION OF THE VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION The Commission is […]

Privacy Commission issues guidelines on evaluating requests for personal data of public officers including SALN

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued guidelines on evaluating requests for […]

Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Declaration

Uncategorized April 21, 2022

Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and […]

NPC invites public to a symposium on data subject rights, scope of DPA in abusive practices of OLAs

Press Releases February 22, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) invites the public to a virtual symposium […]

NPC and PCC sign MOA to boost consumer and data privacy protection

Press Releases February 10, 2022

On February 9, 2022, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Philippine […]

NPC survey: PH now with heightened data privacy awareness & knowledge, driven by social media and TV

Press Releases February 2, 2022

Based on a recent survey commissioned by the National Privacy Commission (NPC), […]

NPC conducts separate clarificatory meetings with Manila Bulletin and the COMELEC

Press Releases January 28, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) conducted separate clarificatory meetings on January 25, […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 22 Processing of Household Vaccination Information by Local Government Units

Press Releases January 17, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received concerns on the collection of vaccination […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Naga on alleged COMELEC hack and data breach

Press Releases January 12, 2022

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued separate orders to the Commission on […]

Court of Appeals upholds the Decision of the National Privacy Commission

Press Releases January 11, 2022

On December 14 2021, the Court of Appeals (CA) Sixteenth Division issued […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner John Henry D. Naga for the New Year 2022

Press Releases December 31, 2021

As we enter another year, I encourage everyone to be one with […]

NPC gets ISO certification

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has been recommended to International Organization for […]

Privacy Commissioner John Henry Naga’s statement on possible personal data breach in recent BDO hacking

Press Releases December 23, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating the possible personal data breach […]

Palace appoints new PH privacy commissioner

Press Releases December 17, 2021

Malacañang has appointed Atty. John Henry Du Naga as the new privacy […]

NPC sees benefits from privacy-protected SIM-card registration (Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro)

Press Releases December 10, 2021

The Philippines may harness the benefits of the proposed SIM-Card Registration Act […]

Interagency group vows to catch scammers behind smishing, text spams

Press Releases December 6, 2021

Ten government agencies, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Department […]

NPC probes telcos, bank and payment platform on smishing; inter-agency body formed to go after scammers

Press Releases December 1, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has formally launched an investigation into whether […]

Online safety of children takes center stage in NPC’s Kabataang Digital

Press Releases November 25, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) will hold the Kabataang Digital, its advocacy […]

Statement of NPC on S&R data breach

Press Releases November 24, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received an initial breach notification report on […]

NPC: GLOBAL SYNDICATE BEHIND SCAM TEXT SURGE; SUMMONS TELCOS, BANKS AND E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS

Press Releases November 23, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has summoned the data protection officers of […]

NPC launches Ph Privacy Trust Mark to add value to business, boost trust in cross-border data transfers

Press Releases November 11, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched today the Philippine Privacy Trust Mark […]

NPC recognizes importance of complying with COA rules to promote transparency, good governance

Press Releases November 8, 2021

In recognizing the importance of complying with Commission on Audit (COA) rules […]

NPC leads creation of new global working group on “data sharing for the public good”

Press Releases November 3, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is leading the formation of a new […]

Privacy Commissioner’s statement on invoking data privacy in the refusal to comply with subpoenas

Press Statement October 21, 2021

We would like to reiterate that the Data Privacy Act of 2012 […]

NPC launches trainers’ training to expand ranks of data privacy experts

Press Releases October 20, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has launched its Training the Trainers Program […]

Privacy Commission launches open call for accountability agent applicants for APEC cross-border privacy rules system

Press Releases October 15, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) invites companies and organizations to apply for […]

App and software developers learn importance of data privacy by design at NPC forum

Press Releases October 14, 2021

Over 500 software and mobile app developers from local governments and the […]

NPC reminds companies giving vaccine rewards to get consent

Press Releases October 12, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has reminded all personal information controllers (PICs) […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 21 Preventive Data Privacy Practices Against Smishing

Uncategorized October 7, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has received reports of smishing where mobile […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro on the Implementation of Mobile Number Portability Law

Press Releases October 1, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) welcomes the implementation of the Mobile Number […]

COVID-19 software developers invited to NPC data privacy assembly

Press Releases September 23, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has invited COVID-19 contact-tracing application developers to […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 20 Processing of vaccination cards for promos, raffles, or discounts

Uncategorized September 16, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received concerns about the collection of copies […]

Joint press statement of the National Privacy Commission, Fintech Alliance.PH, Philippine Finance Association, and the non-bank financing sector against illegal practices of online lending apps

Uncategorized September 15, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ardent in promoting the ethical and […]

NPC invites online lending operators for a symposium on data privacy compliance and legitimate lending practices

Press Releases September 3, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) invites the non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) sector, […]

Google takes down apps on orders of NPC

Press Releases September 1, 2021

Following orders from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) to take down JuanHand, […]

Privacy Commission orders immediate takedown of four online lending apps

Press Releases August 25, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered the immediate takedown of four […]

Online sellers told to protect customers’ personal data from unauthorized disclosure and improper disposal

Press Releases August 12, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is warning all online merchants or sellers […]

PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2012 FOR CONTACT TRACING

Uncategorized August 6, 2021

NPC pushes adoption of international data protection standards on security techniques

Press Releases August 4, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is pushing for the adoption of international […]

NPC emphasizes privacy protection in anti-fraud data sharing initiatives of the financial industry

Press Releases July 27, 2021

Anti-fraud data sharing initiatives of the financial services industry must eliminate potential […]

Privacy Commission issues cease-and-desist order to online political survey platform

Press Releases July 12, 2021

Beware of a website that requires voters to give their full name, […]

NPC’s new initiative on ASEAN cross-border tools to boost PH digital competitiveness

Press Releases July 7, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued its first guidance on the […]

A Stronger Data Privacy Law Sought in Proposed Amendments

Press Releases June 25, 2021

Amendments to Republic Act No. 10173, known as the Data Privacy Act […]

National Privacy Commission urges developers of Instant Messaging Apps to limit the grant of application permissions for users

Press Releases

During this time that we are endeavoring to survive and recover from […]

NPC to collaborate with CICC to strengthen its Digital Forensic Laboratory

Press Releases June 24, 2021

PASAY CITY --- On June 23, 2021, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) […]

NPC highlights data controllers’ prominent role in digital growth, economic recovery

Press Releases May 31, 2021

Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro called on businesses and organizations to step […]

NPC’s ACE training to help gov’t officials develop data privacy codes of conduct

Press Releases May 26, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is set to hold a Data Protection […]

NPC is set to impose administrative fines

Press Releases May 13, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is set to impose administrative fines on […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 19: Personal data processing for the COVID-19 vaccination program

Uncategorized May 1, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received various reports on the harmful data […]

PALACE APPOINTS FORMER DICT ASSISTANT SECRETARY AS NPC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Press Releases April 30, 2021

Malacañang appoints former Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Assistant Secretary […]

Stop Profiling and Red Tagging Pandemic Heroes

Press Statement April 22, 2021

The National Privacy Commission denounces in the strongest terms any act of […]

On the Alleged Profiling of Community Pantry Organizers

Press Statement April 20, 2021

While more people set up community pantries in the spirit of bayanihan, […]

Using COVID-19 health data as travel requirement calls for ‘privacy by design’ approach

Press Releases April 16, 2021

The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is urging government and organizations around the […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 18: Online Raffles and Other Games of Chance: Ensuring Proper Safeguards in the Collection of Personal Data

Uncategorized April 11, 2021

As the country struggles with the pandemic and the limitations forced by […]

Practice Transparency with Responsibility when Posting SAP Beneficiaries on Social Media

Press Statement April 8, 2021

The National Privacy Commission is urging local government authorities to practice transparency […]

NPC INVESTIGATING ALLEGED LARGE-SCALE FACEBOOK BREACH

Press Statement April 5, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is currently validating information that says 879,699 […]

Unified contact tracing app a welcome development says the Privacy Commissioner

Press Statement March 30, 2021

Throughout this pandemic, we at the National Privacy Commission (NPC) maintained that […]

eRehistro: Certificate of Registration and User Credentials Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Uncategorized March 22, 2021

Dahil mas pinadali naming ang registration process, madali ka lang din makakuha […]

Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro on PNP request to obtain lawyer list in Calbayog City

Press Statement March 19, 2021

In light of the issue concerning the request of list of lawyers […]

Privacy Commission commends local government’s latest push towards data privacy compliance

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) commends the Department of the Interior and […]

eRehistro: Account Creation and DPS Registration

Uncategorized March 17, 2021

Para sa EASY at CONVENIENT na pagregister sa platform, narito ang ilang […]

eRehistro: NPC’s new registration and renewal platform

Announcement March 1, 2021

We’re making this registration season easier for you with the launch of […]

Update on Alleged Cashalo Data Breach

Press Statement February 23, 2021

Amid recent reports on the alleged data breach on the cash-loaning application […]

Online Lending Firm Found Criminally Liable for Violating Data Privacy Law

Press Releases February 19, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has recommended the prosecution of Fynamics Lending […]

NPC Statement on Reported Selling of Cashalo Users’ Personal Data

Uncategorized

It has come to the National Privacy Commission’s attention that client data […]

Privacy Commission’s updated online learning guidelines advise schools to enforce social media policy

Press Releases February 16, 2021

Schools engaged in online learning are advised to strictly enforce a social […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 17: Update on the Data Privacy Best Practices in Online Learning

Uncategorized

As schools remain constrained to conduct blended learning in lieu of face-to-face […]

NPC Statement on WhatsApp Terms of Use (Updated)

Press Releases January 21, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has learned that the widely used WhatsApp […]

Privacy Commission orders lender Familyhan to take down list online of 6,000 borrowers

Press Releases January 19, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered Familyhan Credit Corp. to immediately […]

Privacy Commission firms up collaboration with UK counterpart in sharing best privacy practices

Press Releases January 14, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]

Privacy Commission summons operators of website that exposed car owners' personal data

Press Releases January 11, 2021

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is extending the cease-and-desist order (CDO) on […]

Developers of LGUs’ Contact-Tracing Apps Enjoined to Act as Privacy Watchers

Press Releases November 20, 2020

Software teams developing COVID-19 contact-tracing apps for local government units (LGUs) are […]

Privacy Commission calls on entities using CCTV to establish its legitimate purpose

Press Releases November 18, 2020

Entities that use closed-circuit television (CCTV) to monitor public and semi-public spaces […]

Privacy Commission to probe lisensya.info for possible privacy violation

Press Releases November 11, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is conducting a probe of lisensya.info, a […]

Privacy Commission issues advisory cautioning establishments against repurposing of collected data

Press Releases October 29, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has warned against the repurposing of collected […]

PH chosen to lead new global working group to sustain data-privacy dialogue on Covid-19

Press Releases October 27, 2020

The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) has created a new working group that […]

Online lenders barred from harvesting borrowers’ phone and social-media contact list, says Privacy Commission

Press Releases October 19, 2020

Lenders operating online apps that can be installed in smartphones are prohibited […]

NPC holds first ever Health Privacy Forum to promote sector compliance

Press Releases October 17, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) held on Oct. 15 a capacity-building webinar […]

Privacy Commission probing reports against establishments over mishandling of contact tracing data

Press Releases October 12, 2020

Several business establishments – from a mall, fast-food and drugstore chains, and […]

NPC, PCOO work toward government’s compliance with data privacy and freedom of info laws

Press Releases October 8, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 16: Privacy Dos and Don’ts for Online Learning in Public K-12 Classes

Uncategorized October 1, 2020

As public K-12 classes nationwide are set to open in October, students, […]

Privacy Commission says suspending Data Privacy Act as recommended by business groups is counterproductive in curbing COVID-19 transmission

Press Releases September 25, 2020

Science and medical ethics dictate that publicly naming COVID-infected individuals does not […]

Privacy Commission wants deeper probe of Facebook, tells social media giant to do more to protect users

Press Statement September 24, 2020

We are initiating a deeper probe on Facebook’s proposed preventive actions regarding […]

NPC, PCOO join hands in debunking myths on Data Privacy Act and Freedom of Information

Press Releases September 21, 2020

How do you balance the right to privacy of individuals and freedom […]

Online Learning Guidelines Issued to Help Protect Student Privacy and Reduce Data Breaches in Schools

Press Releases September 16, 2020

Before webcam-supported online discussions are recorded, schools must consider getting the consent […]

Contact Tracing Forms Must Collect Only What is Necessary

Press Releases September 10, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is discouraging the collection of signatures and […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro on the PNP plan to monitor social media for quarantine violators

Press Releases September 7, 2020

The plan by the Philippine National Police to scan social media for […]

COA’s auditing procedures not restricted by data privacy law, says Privacy Commission

Press Releases August 29, 2020

The Data Privacy Act (DPA) does not obstruct the functions of public […]

Transcending Regulatory Role: Data Privacy Authorities’ Massive Influence in Establishing Public Trust in a Crisis

Press Releases August 28, 2020

Members and observers of the Global Privacy Assembly’s (GPA) COVID-19 Taskforce, which […]

DATA PRIVACY ACT is not a hindrance in contact tracing

Press Releases August 11, 2020

Hospitals have the duty to disclose the necessary COVID patient details to […]

Privacy Commission limits disclosure of personal information in publication of decisions

Press Releases August 6, 2020

To set privacy measures to a maximum and better ensure the safety […]

Notice of Public Consultation for the Rules on the Issuance of Cease and Desist Order

Announcement August 5, 2020

Concerned organizations, stakeholders, and other interested parties are invited to submit their […]

Privacy Commission now allows e-hearings

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has adopted videoconferencing to reduce the risks […]

Data privacy leaders support President Duterte’s call for safer e-commerce, e-governance

Press Releases July 28, 2020

Data privacy advocates in the public and private sectors, including those from […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the disclosure of details surrounding BuCor’s COVID-19 cases

Press Releases July 20, 2020

The Data Privacy Act is not a cloak for denying the public's […]

Privacy Commission Pushes Restaurants, Barbershops, and Salons to Adopt Data Privacy Measures in Contact Tracing

Press Releases July 9, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminded business establishments to take on data […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 15: Guidelines for Establishments on the Proper Handling of Customer and Visitor Information for Contact Tracing

Uncategorized July 8, 2020

Pursuant to DTI Memorandum Circular 20-28, s. 2020 (Guidelines to Follow on […]

NPC Extends Validity of Registration Until March 2021

Announcement June 30, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is continuously making improvements in its online […]

NPC Initiates Code of Conduct to Guide Schools Amid Shift to Online Education

Press Releases June 28, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is working closely with various universities and […]

Privacy Commissioner Liboro on FaceApp: Do Not Be Afraid Of New Technologies

Press Releases June 25, 2020

Notable improvements in the application’s privacy policy The National Privacy Commission (NPC) […]

Privacy Commissioner Liboro urges schools to fortify information systems amid rising security incidents

Press Statement June 18, 2020

The National Privacy Commission is looking into the reported security incidents sustained […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 14: Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Isinalin sa Wikang Tagalog

Uncategorized June 16, 2020

Inilalabas namin ang updated FAQs na ito bilang tugon sa mga isinangguni […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on NPC’s upcoming meet w/ Facebook regarding impostor accounts

Press Statement June 13, 2020

The National Privacy Commission has invited Facebook Philippines for a meeting on […]

Statement of Privacy Commission Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Reported Proliferation of “Impostor” Facebook Accounts

Press Statement June 7, 2020

The National Privacy Commission is monitoring reports about the proliferation of alleged […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 14: Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Uncategorized June 5, 2020

We issue the following guidance and response to the updated FAQs raised […]

PH to lead global privacy taskforce on COVID-19

Press Releases Uncategorized June 1, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is leading the newly formed COVID-19 taskforce […]

PAW 2020: NPC calls for privacy boost amid quarantine easing

Press Releases May 30, 2020

As the government gradually eases quarantine restrictions in the country, Filipino privacy […]

Official message from Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro, regarding the reported hacking of PLDT’s Twitter account:

Press Releases May 28, 2020

“The NPC has data breach notification protocols in place which we expect […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 13: Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Eriquez Liboro on the collection of personal data to aid in contact tracing relevant to the COVID-19 response

Uncategorized May 21, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recognizes the importance of effective contact tracing […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 12: Protecting Personal Data in a Work From Home Arrangement

Uncategorized May 15, 2020

As the Philippines was placed under varying levels of community quarantine to […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 11: Joint Statement of the Department of Health (DOH) and National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Processing and Disclosure of COVID-19 Related Data

Uncategorized April 30, 2020

This joint statement is issued by the Department of Health and the […]

NPC PHE Bulletin No. 10: Proteksyon Laban sa Hindi Awtorisadong Pagbunyag sa Datos ng Pasyente

Uncategorized

Sa mga nagdaang linggo, ang National Privacy Commission (NPC) ay nakatanggap ng […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 10: Protecting Patient Data from Unauthorized Disclosure

Uncategorized April 25, 2020

In recent weeks, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) has received several breach […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 9: NPC Supports DILG’s bid vs discrimination of COVID-19 frontliners

Uncategorized April 23, 2020

The National Privacy Commission supports the call of the Department of the […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 8: On COVID-19 -related apps, digital tools and solutions in this time of pandemic

Uncategorized April 20, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) supports the successful use of digital technologies […]

NPC issues ‘work from home’ guidelines to safeguard personal data

Press Releases April 15, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is instructing public and private organizations to […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 7: Official Statement of the National Privacy Commission on Calls for Patients to Waive Privacy Rights, Publicly Disclose Health Status

Press Releases April 6, 2020

Amid the public health crisis, we have been hearing calls from certain […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 6: Collect the minimum necessary information in providing financial aid and other relief packages to those affected by the enhanced community quarantine

Uncategorized April 4, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) supports efforts by the national government to […]

Statement by Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on “Social Vigilantism” in the time of COVID-19

Press Releases April 2, 2020

The National Privacy Commission strongly condemns “social vigilantes” who attack or threaten […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 3: Wastong Pangangalaga sa Personal na Impormasyong Pangsugpo sa COVID-19 Pandemic

Uncategorized March 26, 2020

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 4: Protecting personal data in the time of COVID-19

Uncategorized March 23, 2020

A growing number of online fraudsters are exploiting the public fear surrounding […]

NPC PHE BULLETIN No. 3: Collect what is necessary. Disclose only to the proper authority.

Uncategorized March 19, 2020

Data protection in times of Emergency The National Privacy Commission recognizes the […]

Suspension of Hearing Until Further Notice

Announcement March 12, 2020

Statement by Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Declaration of Public Health Emergency in Relation to COVID-19

Uncategorized March 10, 2020

Data Privacy Vis-à-vis Public Health Following the President’s declaration of a public […]

NPC resets registration renewal in July

Press Releases March 6, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is extending until 31 August 2020 the […]

Managing Mobile App Permissions

Press Releases February 14, 2020

Android Application This refers to a software application running on the Android […]

NPC Suspends GRAB PH’S Selfie Verification, Audio, Video Recording Systems

Press Releases February 5, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a Cease and Desist Order […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro On the release of passenger manifest of airlines to government agencies particularly the DOH, in relation to the 2019 nCov response

Press Releases February 4, 2020

While data privacy is a right, it is not an absolute right. […]

NPC Marks Data Protection Day 2020

Uncategorized January 29, 2020

Depicting a growing awareness among ordinary Filipinos on the importance of ensuring […]

NPC calls Grab over passenger verification system and in-car audio, video recording pilot test

Press Releases January 14, 2020

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has called Grab Philippines to address the […]

Privacy commission gives 12 digital safety tips for Christmas

Press Releases December 20, 2019

PRESS RELEASE 19 December 2019 Privacy commission gives 12 digital safety tips […]

52nd APPA FORUM OPENS IN CEBU

Press Releases December 2, 2019

The 52nd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum officially opened in Cebu […]

Following NPC stop processing order on 26 online lenders, drop in complaints seen

Press Releases December 1, 2019

Privacy-related online lending complaints have drastically declined a month following recent enforcement […]

PH to host 52nd APPA Forum in Cebu

Press Releases November 22, 2019

The Philippines is set to host the 52nd Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities […]

NPC sets up DPO COMPLex workshop for GOV’T

Press Releases November 12, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is set to conduct the DPO COMPLex […]

NPC issues guidelines to prevent data compromise this Undas 2019

Press Releases October 31, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) advises Filipinos observing All Saints’ Day and […]

Order: Violations of the Data Privacy Act by Several Companies Operating Online Lending Applications

Announcement October 23, 2019

Order to Stop Personal Data Processing in re: Violations of the Data […]

NPC shuts down 26 online lending companies

Uncategorized October 21, 2019

The National Privacy Commission has imposed a ban on the processing of […]

Violations of the Data Privacy Act of Several Companies Operating Online Lending Applications

Announcement October 8, 2019

Order for Summary Hearing on 15 October 2019 re Violations of the […]

NPC Summons 67 more online lenders

Uncategorized October 4, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) today issued summons by publication aimed at […]

PH joins APEC privacy system

Press Releases September 20, 2019

The Philippines has formally joined the Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System, a […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the industry-wide Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by FinTech Alliance

Press Statement September 16, 2019

The National Privacy Commission is steadfast in protecting Filipino citizens in this […]

PH, Singapore sign MoU on Personal Data Protection

Press Releases September 10, 2019

MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippines and Singapore agreed to share best practices […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro RE: Fact-finding reports on 3 major online lenders

Press Statement September 6, 2019

The National Privacy Commission received this year multiple complaints against online lending […]

Online lending execs face jail terms for data privacy violations

Press Releases

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has concluded its investigation on three major […]

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Beware of fakers pretending to represent the NPC

Announcement September 4, 2019

This is to warn the public about scammers pretending to be employees […]

PH leads ASEAN’s move to protect privacy

Press Releases August 22, 2019

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took a major step in […]

NPC forms coalition to protect “digital Filipino”

Press Releases May 23, 2019

Coming on the heels of a surge in citizen complaints of alleged […]

NPC conducts hearings on 48 online lending apps after over 400 harassment complaints

Press Releases May 21, 2019

Over 400 complaints of alleged harassment and shaming by various mobile online […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro
RE: PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING BY ELECTION CANDIDATES

Press Statement May 10, 2019

1. It has come to our attention that some individuals posted on […]

NPC launches Privacy Awareness Week 2019 official website

Uncategorized May 6, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is enjoining personal information controllers and processors […]

PH, Singapore co-lead the ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum

Uncategorized May 1, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is closely working with Singapore’s Personal Data […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro RE: BREACH NOTIFICATION BY CEBU AIR, INC.

Uncategorized April 25, 2019

1. At 11:37 AM today, Cebu Air, Inc. emailed a preliminary notification […]

NPC cautions offices on personal data protection issues during Holy Week 2019

Uncategorized April 17, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is reminding public and private offices to […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the recent April Fool’s hacking incidents

Uncategorized April 4, 2019

1. Beginning 1 April 2019 until yesterday, the National Privacy Commission has […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on Facebook’s Use of Plain Text in Stored Passwords

Uncategorized March 22, 2019

1. Today Facebook announced that millions of users’ passwords were discovered in […]

NPC postpones submission of 2018 Annual Security Incident Report

Uncategorized March 21, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has postponed indefinitely the submission of the […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Mobile Number Portability Act recently signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Uncategorized February 20, 2019

1. We laud President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for signing the Mobile Number […]

Official Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro

Press Releases January 30, 2019

Re: BREACH NOTIFICATION BY GLOBE TELECOM INC. On Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, […]

Privacy Commission extends validity of registration until 2020

Uncategorized January 22, 2019

Personal Information Controllers (PICs) and Personal Information Processors (PIPs) that completed at […]

Official Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Cebuana Lhuiller Breach

Uncategorized January 19, 2019

1. On Friday, 18 January 2019, representatives from Cebuana Lhuiller went to […]

NPC opens passport data probe

Uncategorized January 16, 2019

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has granted the Department of Foreign Affairs […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. Liboro on DFA's Claim Regarding Philippine Passport Data

Uncategorized January 12, 2019

The National Privacy Commission shall conduct its own investigation on the Department […]

NPC launches DPO ACE Program, sets benchmark for data privacy training in PH

Uncategorized December 12, 2018

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) today unveiled its DPO Accountability, Compliance, and […]

PH telcos, 3rd player told: compete on data privacy and protection to win customer trust

Press Releases December 6, 2018

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is urging local telecommunications operators Globe, Smart, […]

NPC calls for data privacy compliance in the travel & tourism sector at DPO20

Press Releases November 21, 2018

Travel and tourism services in the country are seeing a steady, vibrant […]

NPC lauded for PH’s global leadership spot in ICDPPC

Uncategorized October 28, 2018

International and local governing bodies have commended the National Privacy Commission (NPC) […]

PH WINS SEAT IN INT’L. PRIVACY BODY

Uncategorized October 25, 2018

Brussels- Belgium, Despite being a newcomer to data privacy regulation, the Philippines […]

PH joins 40th Int’l. Privacy Commissioners’ Conference

Uncategorized October 22, 2018

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM --- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is representing the Philippines […]

UPDATED: PRESS STATEMENT OF PRIVACY COMMISSIONER RAYMUND ENRIQUEZ LIBORO ON FACEBOOK’S LATEST BREACH

Uncategorized September 29, 2018

1. At around 12:49 AM of September 28, we received informal notice […]

Gov’t. taps “hack bayani” community to help secure PhilSys, data-driven public projects

Uncategorized September 28, 2018

1. Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro is tapping the assistance of white […]

NPC eyes fully digital PH by 2040

Press Releases September 19, 2018

1. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said the country's bid to be […]

Updated: Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Data Breach Incident of ABS-CBN’s online Stores

Uncategorized

RELEASE 01 - September 19, 2018 1. News of a possible data […]

Press Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the President's Signing of the National ID Law

Uncategorized August 7, 2018

1. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the National ID law on […]

5 gov’t. agencies to jointly handle telco consumer complaints

Uncategorized July 6, 2018

The government will launch an all-out, synchronized effort to promptly deal with […]

Celebrate Filipino Data Privacy Rights on Privacy Awareness Week 2018 --NPC

Uncategorized May 10, 2018

In the wake of the recent spate of media reports linked to […]

NPC investigates multiple government website breach

Uncategorized April 24, 2018

1. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) yesterday summoned the management and other […]

NPC opens probe on Facebook

Uncategorized April 13, 2018

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is opening an investigation on Facebook following […]

Joint Press Statement from Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro and LTFRB Board Member Atty. Aileen Lourdes Lizada

Uncategorized April 6, 2018

1. In the common pursuit of protecting the rights and interests of […]

Press Statement from Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Facebook Controversy involving Cambridge Analytica

Uncategorized

1. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has been in touch with Facebook […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro On the Uber and Grab Merger

Uncategorized March 27, 2018

Yesterday, both Uber and Grab issued public statements announcing the sale of […]

NPC extends data processing systems registration for covered professionals

Uncategorized March 8, 2018

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is extending up to July 2 the […]

NPC extends deadline of 2017 annual incident report to June 30

Uncategorized March 6, 2018

Organizations and professionals processing personal data in the country now have until […]

Privacy Commission cautions DOH on sharing of Dengvaxia master list

Uncategorized

PRESS RELEASE The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has advised the Department of […]

NPC makes telco take measures against SIM-swap fraud; public warned on identity theft

Press Releases January 23, 2018

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has caused Globe Telecom, Inc. to enforce […]

NPC sets March deadline for submission of 2017 Annual Security Incident Report of personal information controllers

Uncategorized January 4, 2018

PRESS RELEASE 1. Personal Information Controllers (PICs) in the country […]

NPC launches PH-wide data protection drive for LGUs in Region 11

Uncategorized December 18, 2017

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently launched its […]

Latest Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Uber Personal Data Breach

Uncategorized December 15, 2017

Today, Uber made public additional information earlier made available to us on […]

PH Strengthens Extraterritorial Reach through the APEC Cross Border Privacy Enforcement Arrangement

Uncategorized December 5, 2017

1. The Philippines has joined the APEC Cross Border Privacy Enforcement Arrangement […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the Uber Personal Data Breach

Uncategorized November 28, 2017

Press Statement 28/11/2017 1. Yesterday, Uber wrote to us in compliance with […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on NPC's November 23 meeting with Uber PH

Uncategorized November 24, 2017

Press Statement 24/11/2017 1. The National Privacy Commission summoned Uber to a […]

Statement of Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the personal data breach sustained by Uber in 2016

Uncategorized November 22, 2017

Late last night, Uber Chief Executive Officer Dave Khosrowshahi issued a statement […]

Statement of the Privacy Commissioner Raymund Enriquez Liboro on the possible personal data breach sustained by COL Financial Group, Inc.

Uncategorized October 23, 2017

The National Privacy Commission has received a notification at 3:30 in the […]