Philippines confirms data breaches involving 10 government agencies
The Philippines' National Privacy Commission has confirmed that 10 government agencies have suffered personal data breaches. The commission is currently investigating the extent of the leaks and their impact on affected individuals.
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Widespread data breaches across government institutions pose significant security and privacy risks to citizens and highlight vulnerabilities in public sector digital infrastructure.
Manila: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed reports of personal data breaches involving 10 government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).The confirmation, reported by GMA News on Tuesday, November 10, marks a significant development in investigations into alleged data leaks affecting government institutions..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..
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