Philippines: Introduced Amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 898) including data protection regulation
Description
Introduced Amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 898) including data protection regulation
On 1 July 2022, was introduced amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 898) into the Philippine Parliament. The amendments introduce new definitions, including those of biometric and genetic data. The amendments clarify key terms, includi…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament