Manila: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed reports of personal data breaches involving 10 government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
The confirmation, reported by GMA News on Tuesday, November 10, marks a significant development in investigations into alleged data leaks affecting government institutions.
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The NPC said it had received breach notifications from the agencies and was reviewing the circumstances of each incident, including the possible impact on individuals whose information may have been affected.
Which government agencies are involved?
The NPC identified the following agencies:
Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG)
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE), through its Bureau of Local Employment
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Department of Science and Technology, through the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS)
The regulator has not provided a consolidated figure for the number of individuals potentially affected or established whether personal information was stolen or publicly…
