Gov’t e-payslip fails data protection compliance test

The Information and Data Protection Commission (IDPC) found that the system did not fully comply with the country’s Data Protection Act, forcing the government to complete a series of corrective measures before restoring the service. The decision follows a determination and enforcement order issued by the Commission, which reviewed the portal’s handling of employees’ personal information. In a recent statement dated July 22, 2026, the Directorate explained the shutdown was a precautionary measure to ensure the portal fully complies with the requirements of the Data Protection Act No.

18 of 2024. More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers.

It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through…