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THE National Privacy Commission has issued a “Guidance” to all Personal Information Controllers and Personal Information Processors to underscore the urgent concern posed by the potential proliferation of counterfeit PhilHealth Identification Cards in light of the leak of PhilHealth data.
According to NPC, on October 6, its Complaints and Investigation Division concluded the initial analysis of the 650 gigabytes compressed data files linked to the Medusa Ransomware Group’s data dump. In light of these findings, NPC said it “strongly urges” PICs and PIPs, particularly banks and non-bank financial institutions, hospitals, and public telecommunications entities to exercise heightened vigilance in detecting and preventing the fraudulent use of counterfeit PhilHealth IDs during various transactions.For banks and non-bank financial institutions, NPC warned of the risk of identity theft and financial fraud.
For public and private hospitals, NPC warned of the risk of medical fraud, where fraudulent IDs can be used to claim healthcare benefits and services, leading to unwarranted financial burdens on hospitals and potentially compromising patient care.
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