Philippines: NPC investigation regarding a potential breach of personal data involving compromised accounts on the mobile application GCash
Progress
Current status
in force
24 May 2023 in force
12 May 2023 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
Concluded NPC investigation regarding a potential breach of personal data involving compromised accounts on the mobile application GCash
On 24 May 2023, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) concluded its investigation of a potential breach of personal data involving compromised accounts on the GCash mobile application. The NPC determined that the unauthorized GCash transactions ste…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Announced NPC investigation regarding a potential breach of personal data involving compromised accounts on the mobile application GCash
On 12 May 2023, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) announced an investigation of a potential breach of personal data involving compromised accounts on the GCash mobile application. The investigation was opened following a technical incident that …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority