Philippines: Implemented Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) including data protection authority governance
Description
Implemented Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) including data protection authority governance
On 8 September 2012, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173) entered into force. The Act is applicable to any processing of personal data within the Philippines. The Act establishes the National Privacy Commission (NPC) as the independent …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government