The Commission can legally award financial indemnity and restitution to aggrieved data subjects based on the New Civil Code provisions.
Can a data subject get financial restitution for a violation of their rights? Read More »
Entities originally had exactly one year from the effectivity of the rules to completely register their data processing systems with the Commission.
Inaccurate or incomplete personal data must be immediately rectified, supplemented, completely destroyed, or its further processing actively restricted to ensure quality.
What does the principle of data quality require regarding inaccurate data? Read More »
Data subjects have the absolute right to be formally informed if their personal data is being processed, including any automated decision-making.
Does a data subject have the right to know if their data is processed? Read More »
Processing sensitive data is allowed if entirely necessary for medical treatment conducted by a medical practitioner ensuring adequate data protection.
Is sensitive personal information allowed to be processed for medical treatment? Read More »
Controllers can invoke privileged communication over certain processed data, rendering any evidence gathered from such privileged information legally inadmissible.
Lawful surveillance, interception, or recording of communications must strictly comply with the data privacy principles of transparency, proportionality, and legitimate purpose.
Do wiretapping and surveillance activities need to comply with the Data Privacy Act? Read More »
Entities must designate a Data Protection Officer or compliance officer completely accountable for ensuring strict adherence to privacy and security laws.
Who is responsible for ensuring an organization’s compliance with data privacy laws? Read More »
Entities must carefully select, supervise, and routinely train their employees and agents who have active access to sensitive personal data.
Entities should utilize the encryption of personal data during active storage and transit, alongside robust authentication processes, to limit unauthorized access.
Is encryption a required technical security measure under the rules? Read More »
