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National Privacy Commission

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is the regulatory body in the Philippines responsible for enforcing data privacy laws and protecting individuals' personal information. It has been actively investigating several data privacy concerns, including alleged breaches and improper data handling by companies, while also warning the public about emerging threats like vishing. The NPC plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and maintaining trust in digital services across the country.

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Tue, January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM

NPC probes Jollibee, Viber over Christmas campaign data privacy concerns

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating Jollibee Foods Corporation and Viber over data privacy concerns related to Jollibee's "Buo ang Saya ng Pasko" Christmas campaign.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM

NPC warns public of rising vishing incidents this holiday season

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is alerting the public to be wary of "vishing" or voice phishing, particularly as the holiday season approaches.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints Johann Carlos Barcena as new NPC Commissioner

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena as the new Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Araneta Group confirms data breach affecting TicketNet, PPI, and Araneta Center

The Araneta Group of Companies confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting three business units: Araneta Center Inc., TicketNet Inc., and PPI (Dairy Queen) Holdings Inc., detected on November 28.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM

NPC reminds public sensitive info in SALNs should not be publicized

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has reminded the public that sensitive personal information in government officials' Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) should not be publicized.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM

NPC finds no basis for GCash data breach claims

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) concluded its investigation into alleged GCash data leaks, finding no sufficient basis to confirm a personal data breach.

Mon, October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM

CICC clears GCash of data breach, says sold datasets were fake

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has cleared GCash of a data breach, concluding that the datasets sold on the dark web were fake and did not originate from the e-wallet.

Mon, October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM

NPC probes alleged GCash data breach

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating an alleged data breach of GCash, the country's leading mobile wallet, after a dark web post claimed to be selling user data.

Mon, October 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM

GCash denies data breach claims amid dark web allegations

GCash has denied allegations of a data breach despite claims on a dark web forum about the sale of user data impacting an estimated 7 to 8 million users.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM

NPC orders World App to halt data processing in PH

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has ordered Tools for Humanity (TFH) to halt all personal data processing activities in the Philippines concerning its World App and Orb verification services due to alleged data privacy violations.