Philippine Voters Alarmed by Public Display of Personal Data at Polling Stations
Source: news.source.rappler
During the 2025 Philippine elections, voters in Iloilo expressed significant privacy concerns after their personal details, including names, addresses, and photos, were displayed outside polling precincts. This led to an investigation by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). While some see this as a violation of the Data Privacy Act, legal experts argue that such publication is required by election law, highlighting the tension between privacy rights and electoral transparency.
Key Points
Voters in Iloilo felt their privacy was invaded when personal information was displayed at polling stations.
The National Privacy Commission launched an investigation into the issue.
Some voters suggested alternatives like limiting access to election officers for verification purposes.
Legal experts argue that displaying voter information is required by law for electoral transparency.
There is a debate over whether the display of personal information violates the Data Privacy Act or is justified under election law.
The public was urged not to share photos of voters' lists to prevent unauthorized data processing.
