The National Privacy Commission (NPC) launched the "Na-leak
ba ang PhilHealth Data ko?", a database search portal aimed at
helping individuals verify if their personal information was
included in the recent breach of data of some members of PhilHealth
allegedly perpetuated by the Medusa Ransomware Group.
Pursuant to a statement by the NPC, as of 13 October 2023, the
initial batch of data available on the portal pertains to
individuals aged 60 years and above, containing an estimated one
million records out of 8.5 million senior citizens. The portal will
enable Filipinos to take proactive measures in safeguarding their
data and securing themselves against potential risks like identity
theft, financial fraud, phishing attacks, extortion, blackmail,
medical identity theft, reputational damage, and invasion of
privacy.
