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PhilID Data Breach In Negros Occidental Under Investigation By PSA And Philippine Postal Corporation
Screengrab from a viral video on Facebook
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a troubling incident involving the discovery of PhilIDs within a garbage disposal area in Barangay Tiling, Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
Collaborating closely with local barangay officials, the PSA is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to determine the origins and implications of this incident.
Assuring the public that this occurrence is an isolated case, the PSA has emphasized its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of PhilSys-registered individuals' data.
Rigorous protocols have been meticulously implemented from the inception of PhilID and ePhilID distribution, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and privacy.
To strengthen their investigative efforts, the PSA is joining forces with the Philippine Postal Corporation.
The two entities will work hand in hand to meticulously assess the situation and identify any vulnerabilities in the system that could have contributed to the breach. Both the PSA and the Philippine Postal Corporation are deeply dedicated to rectifying any shortcomings that may be unveiled during the official incident report release.
Their collaborative goal is to implement foolproof measures that will prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Reiterating their steadfast commitment, the PSA underscores its duty to guarantee the security of registered individuals' data at every stage of the process, from initial registration through the secure distribution of PhilIDs and ePhilIDs. As the investigation unfolds, the PSA remains resolute in its mission to uphold the integrity of the PhilSys database and to provide citizens with the confidence that their sensitive information is treated with the utmost care and protection.
Collaborating closely with local barangay officials, the PSA is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to determine the origins and implications of this incident.
Assuring the public that this occurrence is an isolated case, the PSA has emphasized its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of PhilSys-registered individuals' data.
Rigorous protocols have been meticulously implemented from the inception of PhilID and ePhilID distribution, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and privacy.
To strengthen their investigative efforts, the PSA is joining forces with the Philippine Postal Corporation.
The two entities will work hand in hand to meticulously assess the situation and identify any vulnerabilities in the system that could have contributed to the breach. Both the PSA and the Philippine Postal Corporation are deeply dedicated to rectifying any shortcomings that may be unveiled during the official incident report release.
Their collaborative goal is to implement foolproof measures that will prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Reiterating their steadfast commitment, the PSA underscores its duty to guarantee the security of registered individuals' data at every stage of the process, from initial registration through the secure distribution of PhilIDs and ePhilIDs. As the investigation unfolds, the PSA remains resolute in its mission to uphold the integrity of the PhilSys database and to provide citizens with the confidence that their sensitive information is treated with the utmost care and protection.
Aug 10, 2023
