Intentionally concealing a known security breach brings a harsh penalty of 1.5 to 5 years imprisonment and severe financial fines.
How is the concealment of a security breach legally penalized? Read More »
An offense is considered large-scale, strictly warranting the maximum penalty, if the personal data of at least 100 persons is harmed.
When is a data privacy violation officially considered a large-scale offense? Read More »
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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Personal data collected from foreign residents abroad but processed in the Philippines is generally exempt, though local security measures apply.
Government employees can access sensitive data online only with proper security clearances, robust IT governance frameworks, and direct functional necessity.
Research data from third parties is allowed if publicly available or with consent, provided no decisions directly affect the data subject.
Data subjects have the absolute right to be indemnified for any damages caused by inaccurate, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized personal data.
Does a data subject have the legal right to be indemnified for damages? Read More »
The Commission may legally authorize the postponement of a breach notification if it would actively hinder the progress of a criminal investigation.
