Philippines: Passed Amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 9651) including data protection authority governance
Description
Passed Amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 9651) including data protection authority governance
On 26 August 2021, the amendments to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (HB No. 9651) passed the House of Representatives. The amendments expand the powers of the National Privacy Commission, enabling it to issue cease-and-desist orders, conduct investiga…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament