Manila, June 11 -- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Wednesday issued guidelines on the processing of personal data collected using body-worn cameras and similar devices for the protection of personal data and data privacy rights.

In a statement, NPC Commissioner John Henry Naga said the guidelines aim to ensure that technologies meant to enhance transparency and accountability do not come at the cost of unwarranted surveillance or intrusion of privacy.

"With the growing use of body-worn cameras across law enforcement, private security, and even digital content creation, we are entering a new era where the boundary between public safety, personal expression, and individual privacy is increasingly complex," Naga said.

The guideli...