Are employees who process personal data bound by confidentiality even after they resign?

Yes, the employees, agents, or authorized representatives of a personal information controller must consistently hold personal information under strict and absolute confidentiality. This unwavering and strict duty applies constantly as long as the processed personal information is not intended for widespread public disclosure. Crucially, this serious obligation of confidentiality continues to permanently bind them even after leaving public service or transferring to another corporate position. This perpetual and unforgiving duty regarding data secrecy is explicitly required and mandated under Section 20 Data Privacy Act. “(e) The employees, agents or representatives of a personal information controller who are involved in the processing of personal information shall operate and hold personal information under strict confidentiality if the personal information are not intended for public disclosure. This obligation shall continue even after leaving the public service, transfer to another position or upon termination of employment or contractual relations.” 21-May-26

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