The National Privacy Commission has imposed a ban on the processing of personal data against operators of 26 online lending applications, as part of the agency’s continuing crackdown on online lenders that resort to public shaming of borrowers.

In an Order dated October 18 published today, the NPC said the companies behind the 26 mobile apps failed to appear before the Commission to answer allegations filed by complainants. Since the apps continue to be available to the public for download, installation and use, the NPC decided to have them banned saying they are a “continuing threat to the rights and freedoms of data subjects.”

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