The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said the result of its initial investigation showed that the recent wave of targeted smishing messages that contain the recipient’s name most likely came from smartphones and not from an app used by data aggregators.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Thursday, Sept. 1, that it is monitoring and investigating the proliferation of unsolicited text messages from anonymous numbers, with some containing the receiver’s names.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a circular on administrative fines for data privacy infractions committed by personal information controllers (PICs) and personal information processors (PIPs).
In fact, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) said educational institutions may even process personal data to achieve the purposes within its educational framework without the need for consent of the data subject.
On-site visits, along with privacy sweeps and the submission of relevant documents, are allowed under NPC Circular No. 18-02, which provides the guidelines on the conduct of compliance checks.
With the launch of the Data Breach Notification Management System (DBNMS), the NPC will no longer accept other forms of submissions except through the DBMNS online platform.
Under the draft circular, an administrative fine may be imposed based on the annual gross income of personal information controllers (PICs) or personal information processors (PIPs) within the range of 0.25% to 3% for grave violations and 0.25% to 2% for major violations.
According to the NPC, the personal data of public officers, including individuals who are or were performing service under contract for the government, may be disclosed if the requested information is a matter of public concern or interest, provided that the information is relevant to the subject matter of the request, and disclosure is not otherwise prohibited by any law or regulation.
The agreement facilitates investigation and enforcement support between the PCC and the NPC, including forming joint task forces and notification of matters of common concern.
