( November 10, 2026, 09:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission on Tuesday said it had received personal data breach notifications from 10 government agencies, including the tax and securities regulators and the departments of justice and information technology. The NPC said it is assessing the nature and potential impact of the incidents, as well as the agencies’ responses, before determining whether regulatory action is warranted. It reminded government agencies that reporting breaches does not end their obligations under the Data Privacy Act, which include taking timely remedial action, notifying affected individuals where required and maintaining appropriate security safeguards, even when data processing is outsourced.Statement follows....
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