The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has released a new set of guidelines concerning the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and alternative recording devices (ARDs) by law enforcement and other entities. The Circular applies to all personal information controllers (PICs) and processors (PIPs) using BWCs or ARDs, including police, private security agencies, and even vloggers (emphasis ours), when their activities involve the processing of personal data. Vloggers who record and publish footage that captures other individuals must provide privacy notices and ensure to mask bystanders’ identities, especially children and vulnerable persons. Read more in our articles including "National Privacy Commission issues guidelines for vloggers, YouTubers" and "The Huawei Matepad Pro 2026 is official".
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has released a new set of guidelines concerning the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and alternative recording devices (ARDs) by law enforcement and other entities. The Circular applies to all personal information controllers (PICs) and processors (PIPs) using BWCs or ARDs, including police, private security agencies, and even vloggers (emphasis ours), when their activities involve the processing of personal data.
Vloggers who record and publish footage that captures other individuals must provide privacy notices and ensure to mask bystanders’ identities, especially children and vulnerable persons.
Our coverage of privacy compliance for vloggers includes: "National Privacy Commission issues guidelines for vloggers, YouTubers"; "The Huawei Matepad Pro 2026 is official"; "Google Pixel Tag leaked, set to rival Apple AirTag". Each article provides unique insights and information.