Yes. AI companies buy records from BPO companies, and Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in the Philippines. Published payouts for this kind of company run ₱1.3M to ₱16M ($20K to $250K), from Mercor's call center and BPO listing. The Data Privacy Act of 2012 governs recordings, and the National Privacy Commission enforces it; recordings made for clients usually belong to them.
What BPO company records AI buyers want
The Philippines is one of the largest call center markets in the world. Scripts, QA rubrics and training material you wrote are yours even when recordings belong to clients.
Mercor runs a call center and BPO listing; micro1 lists BPOs as a fit.
| Record | Why buyers want it |
|---|---|
| Recorded customer calls | Real conversations are the scarcest input for voice and support AI. |
| Chat and email transcripts | Show how agents resolve issues end to end. |
| QA scorecards and coaching notes | Encode what a good resolution looks like. |
| Scripts, knowledge bases and training material | Your own material, so the easiest to license. |
Which AI data buyers accept Philippine BPO companies
English-language operations help, but most buyers prioritize US and Western companies.
| Buyer | Fit for the Philippines | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| micro1 | Case by case | Considered when demand fits; English records required; lists BPOs as a fit |
| Mercor | Strong fit | 50 to 5,000 agents; recorded conversations, ideally multilingual: $20K to $250K published |
| Handshake AI | Possible | No call center category; professional services is closest; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| Turing | Possible | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |
Published payouts in PHP
Mercor's call center and BPO listing is the closest published figure for BPO companies, converted to PHP. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.
| Published figure | USD | PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Mercor, call center and BPO listing | $20K to $250K | ₱1.3M to ₱16M |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | ₱32M to ₱130M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | ₱6.4M to ₱250M+ |
Philippine rules for BPO companies
The Data Privacy Act of 2012 governs recordings, and the National Privacy Commission enforces it; recordings made for clients usually belong to them.
Any personal data left in the records falls under Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173); the Philippine privacy steps apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:
- Payment card numbers and caller identity details.
- Recordings owned by your clients under service contracts.
- Agent HR and performance records.
Source: National Privacy Commission: Data Privacy Act of 2012
Can a call center sell recordings it made for clients?
Usually not without the client's written consent, because outsourcing contracts normally give the client ownership of recordings and transcripts. Scripts, QA rubrics, coaching notes and training material you created are yours to license.
Our guide covers this in depth: Can a company sell customer call recordings for AI training?.
US tax on the license fee
For the Philippines: A US-Philippines treaty applies; confirm the royalty rate with a tax adviser.
Source: IRS: Tax treaty tables
Common questions
Do AI companies buy BPO company data in the Philippines?
Yes. Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in the Philippines. The Philippines is one of the largest call center markets in the world. Scripts, QA rubrics and training material you wrote are yours even when recordings belong to clients.
How much do AI companies pay for BPO company data?
Published payouts for this kind of company run ₱1.3M to ₱16M ($20K to $250K), from Mercor's call center and BPO listing, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.
Is it legal for a BPO company in the Philippines to sell company data?
The Data Privacy Act of 2012 governs recordings, and the National Privacy Commission enforces it; recordings made for clients usually belong to them.
Can a call center sell recordings it made for clients?
Usually not without the client's written consent, because outsourcing contracts normally give the client ownership of recordings and transcripts. Scripts, QA rubrics, coaching notes and training material you created are yours to license.
Sources and further reading
Origin Data Partners is independent and not affiliated with any buyer named on this page.