Date of Release: 04 April 2024
Reference No. 24ONS00-061

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) monitored posts on social media about an alleged data leak in the National ID system.

As the central authority on official statistics, and the implementing agency of civil registration and National ID system, the PSA takes such allegations seriously and immediately investigated the claims in the said posts.

Based on the initial assessment, the PSA found no leak in the National ID database.

Further investigation is being conducted in relation to the alleged data leak in the National ID system, and that measures are in place to ensure its security and integrity.

The PSA reminds the public to remain vigilant of unverified information circulating online.

CLAIRE DENNIS S. MAPA, PhD
Undersecretary
National Statistician and Civil Registrar General