Intentionally concealing a known security breach brings a harsh penalty of 1.5 to 5 years imprisonment and severe financial fines.
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An offense is considered large-scale, strictly warranting the maximum penalty, if the personal data of at least 100 persons is harmed.
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Privileged information encompasses any data constituting legally protected privileged communication under the Rules of Court and other pertinent Philippine laws.
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Office spaces and workstations must be physically designed and arranged to practically ensure complete privacy for anyone actively processing personal data.
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A security incident is any occurrence threatening data protection, including prevented breaches that were stopped by active internal security safeguards.
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Processing involves any operation performed on personal data, including its collection, recording, organization, storage, modification, use, erasure, or final destruction.
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A filing system is a structured set of information relating to individuals that makes specific personal data readily accessible to users.
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It is a system involving computer networks and procedures for generating, sending, receiving, storing, or processing electronic data and messages.
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A personal information processor is a natural or juridical person to whom a controller securely outsources the processing of personal data.
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Government data sharing for public functions requires a formal agreement, adequate security safeguards, and is subject to strict Commission review.
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