The NPC on Monday reminded the public to apply safeguards, such as encryption and password protection, among others, as it cited the risks associated with the misuse of the carbon copy, or “cc” function, in email communications.
The National Privacy Commission on Monday reminded the public to apply safeguards, such as encryption and password protection, among others, as it cited the risks associated with the misuse of the carbon copy, or “cc” function, in email communications, which it said has led to “unintended” data exposure.
Citing some of the risks attached to the use of cc function, NPC said it “displays the email addresses of all recipients to every recipient.” The Commission said this may result in unintentional disclosure of personal information, which may lead to spam, phishing attempts, or targeted attacks. Further, the privacy body said mishandling personal information by using the cc function, under certain circumstances, may be “unnecessary or not proportional” for the purpose which can be regarded as a violation of the general data privacy principles in the Data Privacy Act .
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