On Public Display of Voter’s Personal Information
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) received reports regarding the public display of the Posted Computerized Voters’ List (PCVL) on some of the polling sites in the country during the National and Local Elections Day on 12 May 2025. The PCVLs, which contain voters’ personal information, including their full names, photographs, and residential addresses, were reportedly posted in areas accessible to the general public, such as bulletin boards outside voting precincts.
The NPC is currently investigating whether the posting of the PCVLs and their manner of display constitute a violation of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and NPC issuances.
In the meantime, we strongly advise the public to refrain from taking photographs of the PCVLs and posting them on social media or other platforms without the consent of the individuals listed. Unauthorized sharing of personal data may lead to further privacy risks and potential violations of the law.
We also encourage concerned individuals to report any related incidents to [email protected].
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