Philippines: Department of Foreign Affairs concerned over data breach at passport printing unit


The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has announced that they’re really concerned over the data breach at APO Production Unit – a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) in charge of printing passports.

During a Senate finance subcommittee hearing on the agency’s proposed budget for 2025, DFA Office of Consular Affairs Assistant Secretary Adelio Cruz said that the data of 28 million passport holders may have been compromised. He cited several incidents in which APO’s data and system were allegedly breached.

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Source: The Star


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