Philippines: Data protection regulation in Open Access in Data Transmission Act (Act No. 12234)
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Open Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation, enters into force
On 8 September 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation, enters into force. The Act embeds data protection by requiring providers to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and security of transmitted in…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation, was enacted into law
On 24 August 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was enacted into law, following being sent to the President for approval on 24 July 2025. In accordance with Section 27 of Article 6 of the Philippine Constitution, if the President does no…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation was passed by Senate
On 5 February 2025, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was passed by the Senate. The Act embeds data protection by requiring providers to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and security of transmitted information. It also mandates full…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation was passed by House of Representatives
On 12 December 2022, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act embeds data protection by requiring providers to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and security of transmitted information. It…
SourceOpen Access in Data Transmission Act, including data protection regulation was introduced to House of Representatives
On 30 June 2022, the Open Access in Data Transmission Act was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Act embeds data protection by requiring providers to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and security of transmitted information. It…
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