Philippines: National Privacy Commission investigation into Tools for Humanity over alleged data privacy violations
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Sep 2025 in force
06 Feb 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Privacy Commission issued cease and desist order against Tools for Humanity
On 23 September 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Tools for Humanity (TFH), the entity operating the World App and Orb verification system. The order prohibits making the World App available, c…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
National Privacy Commission opened investigation into Tools for Humanity over alleged data privacy violations
On 6 February 2025, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) began an investigation into Tools for Humanity (TFH), the entity responsible for the World App and Orb verification system. The investigation followed a series of complaints received by the C…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority