📢 Key Privacy Law Update: NPC Advisory No. 2026-01 on Data Scraping
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently issued Advisory No. 2026-01, providing important guidelines on the scraping of publicly available personal data.
Key takeaways:
- Publicly available personal data remains fully protected under the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
- Public availability does not equal consent — a valid lawful basis for processing is still required.
- Organizations engaging in data scraping (manual or automated) must conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and implement appropriate safeguards.
This advisory reinforces accountability in data-driven practices and highlights the risks of non-compliance, especially for businesses using web scraping tools.
At CGRLAW & Associates, we continue to help clients navigate evolving privacy regulations, strengthen compliance programs, and mitigate regulatory risks in this dynamic digital landscape.
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