Data Privacy Act 2012 Philippines Simplified on Maharlikanism

Definition of Policy

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CHAPTER 1

Section 2. Policy

The state will protect:

the fundamental human right of privacy
communication while ensuring free flow of information

Section 3. Definition

(a) Commission = NPC

(b) Consent of the data subject = free agreement of the data subject to the collection and processing of his personal information

The National Privacy Commission

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SEC. 7. Functions of the National Privacy Commission

(a) Ensure compliance of personal information controllers (b) Receive complaints institute investigations facilitate or enable settlement of complaints through alternative dispute resolution processes, adjudicate, award indemnity on matters affecting any personal information, prepare reports on disposition of complaints and resolution of any investigation it initiates, and publicize any such report: Provided, That in resolving any complaint or investigation (except where amicable settlement is reached by the parties), the Commission shall act as a collegial body.

Rights Of The Data Subject

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SEC. 16. Rights of the Data Subject

(a) Be informed whether his personal information is being /has been processed (b) Be given his information before it is entered into the PIC’s system, or at the next practical opportunity:

Penalties

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SEC. 25. Unauthorized Processing of Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information

(a) The unauthorized processing of personal information without consent shall get:

1-3 years imprisonment
500k - 2m pesos

(b) The unauthorized processing of personal sensitive information shall be penalized by imprisonment ranging from three (3) years to six (6) years and a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand pesos (Php500,000.00) but not more than Four million pesos (Php4,000,000.00) shall be imposed on persons who process personal information without the consent of the data subject, or without being authorized under this Act or any existing law.