Progress

Current status
in force
08 Sep 2012 in force

Scope

Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

08 Sep 2012
in force

Implemented Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 8 September 2012, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) entered into force including cross-border data transfer regulation. The Act is applicable to any processing of personal data within the Philippines. The Act prescribes the princi…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government