10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HIT BY DATA BREACHES, NPC SAYS

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating reported data breaches involving at least 10 government agencies, including the BIR, DICT, DOJ, and SEC.

NPC Deputy Privacy Commissioner Jose Belarmino II said all reported incidents are being evaluated to determine appropriate action and ensure affected individuals are protected.

The commission reminded agencies that they remain accountable for personal data even when using third-party service providers.

Meanwhile, the BIR confirmed that some taxpayer profile information may have been exposed, but initial findings showed that filing and payment records remained secure.

The BIR is conducting a forensic investigation and urged taxpayers to update their passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and watch out for scams.

Source: PhilNews24 | November 12, 2026