Data Privacy Act of 2012 Quiz: Questions and Answers

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What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)?

To protect personal data in information and communications systems

Which entity was created by the DPA to monitor its implementation?

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

What type of consent is required before processing personal information under the DPA?

Direct consent by a data subject

What is the primary requirement for government and private entities processing personal data under the DPA?

Establish policies and implement measures to ensure data privacy Signup and view all the answers

What are entities required to implement to protect personal data against natural dangers under the DPA?

Reasonable and appropriate measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between a tort and a crime?

A tort is a civil wrong with remedy pursued by the injured individual, while a crime is an offense against the public with remedy pursued by the state. Signup and view all the answers

Who prosecutes the wrongdoer in a crime?

The state Signup and view all the answers

Can an injured party seek recovery from the offender in a civil action for a prosecuted crime?

Yes, it is possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional approach to criminal law?

Retribution and deterrence Signup and view all the answers

In a crime, who is the wrong committed against?

The public Signup and view all the answers

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)?

Which entity was created by the DPA to monitor its implementation?

What type of consent is required before processing personal information under the DPA?

What is the primary requirement for government and private entities processing personal data under the DPA?

What are entities required to implement to protect personal data against natural dangers under the DPA?

What is the primary distinction between a tort and a crime?

Who prosecutes the wrongdoer in a crime?

Can an injured party seek recovery from the offender in a civil action for a prosecuted crime?

What is the traditional approach to criminal law?

In a crime, who is the wrong committed against?

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