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DICT to conduct independent probe on Comelec hacking report
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating allegations of a data breach on Commission on Elections (Comelec) servers.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology's (DICT) cybersecurity bureau is also conducting a separate investigation into the alleged hacking.
Initial reports claim hackers accessed 60 gigabytes of Comelec data, including usernames and personal identification numbers of vote-counting machines.
Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas initially dismissed the report, but spokesman James Jimenez stated the poll body welcomes investigations.
Acting DICT Secretary Emmanuel Rey R. Caintic emphasized the importance of the citizenry feeling secure in the electoral process.
Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson welcomed the NPC's investigation and offered his cyber-security team's cooperation.
The NPC has directed Comelec to submit probe results by January 21 and attend a clarification meeting on January 25.
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) urged Comelec to consult with IT experts and form an Incident Response Team.
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