Philippines: Introduced amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 including enhanced penalties and sanctions
Description
Introduced amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 including enhanced penalties and sanctions
On 1 July 2022, an amendment (HB No. 892) to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) was introduced into the Philippine Parliament. The amendment introduces increased penalties for the unauthorised processing, access, and disclosure of…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament