NPC Deletes Advisory on Iris Scanning for Cryptocurrency
The National Privacy Commission initially cautioned Filipinos against iris scanning for cryptocurrency, stating it does not authorize such data collection.
NPC Clarifies Data Protection Rules as Worldcoin Expands in the Philippines
The NPC said in an email to BitPins that it does not approve, or clear activities related to personal data processing but provides Certificates and Seals of Registration.
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National Privacy Commission: GCash Unauthorized Transactions Result of Phishing Attacks from PhilWin, TapWin1
The recent investigation by the National Privacy Commission has confirmed that the GCash security breach was caused by phishing attacks.
DICT, NPC Conduct Separate Probe on GCash Incident
The DICT and the National Privacy Commission confirmed that they are currently conducting separate investigations into the GCash fiasco.
National Privacy Commission Orders Immediate Takedown of Four Online Lending Apps
The lending apps are now being probed for their alleged unauthorized and “excessive” use of borrowers’ personal data.