Is sensitive personal information allowed to be processed for medical treatment?
The strict prohibition against processing sensitive personal information is lifted when the active processing is absolutely necessary for the vital purpose of medical treatment. However, this critical processing must be strictly and exclusively carried out by a licensed medical practitioner or a legitimate medical treatment institution. Furthermore, an adequate and rigorous level of protection for the involved personal data must be constantly ensured by the facility. This specific, health-related legal exception is outlined in Section 22 IRR. “e. The processing is necessary for the purpose of medical treatment: Provided, that it is carried out by a medical practitioner or a medical treatment institution, and an adequate level of protection of personal data is ensured;” 22-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices is a full-service law firm in the Philippines. You may visit us at the 16th Flr., Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. You may also call us at +632 84706126, +632 84706130, +632 84016392 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Visit our website https://ndvlaw.com/.
