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At the moment, there are ongoing investigations by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) on data aggregators, which were being linked to the sending of text messages offering spurious job offers and investment schemes, among others. At kung privacy related naman, sa National Privacy Commission." The National Privacy Commission's (NPC) initial investigations revealed that the scam texts is run by a global crime syndicate and has summoned the data protection officers of Globe, Smart, DITO, Lazada, Shopee, and several banks to report on their spam prevention measures to combat the said scam. According to Privacy Commissioner Raymund E. "If our initial findings prove true, that personal data is being exploited by criminals abroad, then this also becomes a matter of national security, which should compel government, the private sector and advocate groups to work hand in hand and take more urgent and concrete action to safeguard," said Liboro. Liboro reminded data subjects anew to remain vigilant and not open suspicious links. Liboro lastly assured that the NPC will continue to monitor the situation and encouraged victims to immediately file a report against the malicious senders, especially if they think their personal data has been compromised. Meta has announced a huge update to their privacy policy that will take effect on December 16. Read more in our articles including "NTC: Telcos may implement 'voluntary' SIM registration sans SIM Card Registration Act" and "Global crime syndicate behind scam text surge, says NPC".