Philippines: Cybersecurity regulation in Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012
Progress
Current status
in force
09 Sep 2016 in force
24 Aug 2016 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Entry into force of Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 including cybersecurity regulation
On 9 September 2016, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 entered into force, including cybersecurity regulation. The Rules are applicable to any processing of personal data of Philippine citizens. The Rules mandate…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Adopted Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 including cybersecurity regulation
On 24 August 2016, the Philippine National Privacy Commission adopted the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, including cybersecurity regulation. The Rules are applicable to any processing of personal data of Philippi…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority