What confidentiality rules bind a party inspecting or reproducing corporate records?
The inspecting or reproducing party, whether a director, trustee, stockholder, or member, shall remain bound by confidentiality rules under prevailing laws (SEC. 73, Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines). These binding laws include specific statutes like Republic Act No. 8293, the Intellectual Property Code, particularly concerning trade secrets or processes. They are also bound by the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173, the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and the Securities Regulation Code, ensuring sensitive information is protected. Corporate records, regardless of their storage form, are open to inspection at reasonable hours on business days, but this right is tempered by these confidentiality obligations.
02 November 2025
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