The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has extended the deadline for submission of security incident reports for both the public and private sectors. “We are intent on coming up with a version of the annual report that is more concise and easier for DPOs (data protection officers) to prepare,” Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro said. The Data Privacy Act of 2012 mandates “personal information controllers” (PICs) in government agencies and companies to submit annual security incident reports. These should detail all security incidents for the year, including data breaches and attacks that may have affected the personal data of consumers and clients. “These reports are an essential signpost of any PIC’s commitment to protecting the personal data of customers and employees,” Liboro earlier said.

Source: Manila Times March 07, 2018 17:15 UTC