Privacy body asks BIR to explain online registration seal requirement

GMA Network - Oct 27, 2026

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has asked the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to explain its requirement for online sellers, vloggers and other digital earners to display a BIR registration seal on their online platforms, citing privacy concerns raised by stakeholders.

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