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What is the primary goal of R.A. 10173?
What is the primary goal of R.A. 10173?
- To support government surveillance initiatives
- To enhance personal data protection and privacy (correct)
- To regulate financial institutions exclusively
- To simplify the processing of public information
Which statement best describes the right to privacy?
Which statement best describes the right to privacy?
- It primarily concerns government security measures.
- It is essential for autonomy and human dignity. (correct)
- It is the least important civil right.
- It does not vary between individuals.
What must the right to information privacy be balanced against?
What must the right to information privacy be balanced against?
- Personal biases of the data controller
- Commercial interests of organizations
- Legitimate public concerns (correct)
- Individual financial gain
What does the dissenting opinion of Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago emphasize about personal information control?
What does the dissenting opinion of Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago emphasize about personal information control?
According to Brandeis, what is considered the most valued right?
According to Brandeis, what is considered the most valued right?
Which of the following best defines personal information?
Which of the following best defines personal information?
Which of the following is NOT considered sensitive personal information?
Which of the following is NOT considered sensitive personal information?
Which entity is responsible for overseeing the processing of personal information under the Act?
Which entity is responsible for overseeing the processing of personal information under the Act?
Which type of information is classified as sensitive personal information?
Which type of information is classified as sensitive personal information?
What types of individuals or entities does the Act apply to?
What types of individuals or entities does the Act apply to?
Which of the following rights is NOT granted to the Data Subject?
Which of the following rights is NOT granted to the Data Subject?
What does the term 'Personal Information Processor' refer to?
What does the term 'Personal Information Processor' refer to?
Which general data privacy principle emphasizes the purpose of data collection?
Which general data privacy principle emphasizes the purpose of data collection?
Which one of the following is an essential element that should be included in a Privacy Notice?
Which one of the following is an essential element that should be included in a Privacy Notice?
What is one key practice for maintaining good cyber-hygiene?
What is one key practice for maintaining good cyber-hygiene?
Which of the following is classified as privileged information?
Which of the following is classified as privileged information?
Which of these is NOT considered sensitive personal information?
Which of these is NOT considered sensitive personal information?
What type of information is the country of citizenship classified as?
What type of information is the country of citizenship classified as?
Which piece of data is included in the category of privileged information based on its context?
Which piece of data is included in the category of privileged information based on its context?
Who is considered a personal information controller?
Who is considered a personal information controller?
Which of the following describes an instance of sensitive personal information?
Which of the following describes an instance of sensitive personal information?
What does the term 'proceeding for any offense' refer to in the context of privileged information?
What does the term 'proceeding for any offense' refer to in the context of privileged information?
Which of the following is classified under privileged information due to its context?
Which of the following is classified under privileged information due to its context?
Flashcards
What is R.A. 10173?
What is R.A. 10173?
The Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012, a law protecting personal information in the country, ensuring privacy, security, and accountability.
Why is privacy important?
Why is privacy important?
The right to privacy is a fundamental right, essential for autonomy and human dignity, enabling other human rights.
What is "right to be let alone"?
What is "right to be let alone"?
The "right to be let alone" is a central aspect of privacy, allowing individuals control over their personal information.
What is the "right to information privacy"?
What is the "right to information privacy"?
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How is information privacy balanced?
How is information privacy balanced?
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Personal Information
Personal Information
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Sensitive Personal Information
Sensitive Personal Information
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Processing of Personal Information
Processing of Personal Information
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National Privacy Commission
National Privacy Commission
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Data Privacy Act (R.A. 10173)
Data Privacy Act (R.A. 10173)
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Privileged Information
Privileged Information
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Personal Information Controller
Personal Information Controller
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Examples of Sensitive Personal Information
Examples of Sensitive Personal Information
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Examples of Privileged Information
Examples of Privileged Information
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Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173)
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173)
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Right to Privacy
Right to Privacy
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Who is the data subject?
Who is the data subject?
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What is the right to be informed?
What is the right to be informed?
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What is the right to object?
What is the right to object?
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What is the right to access?
What is the right to access?
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What is data portability?
What is data portability?
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Study Notes
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
- Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012
- A comprehensive law governing the protection of personal data in the Philippines
- Aims to ensure privacy, security, and accountability in the processing of personal information
References
- Republic Act No. 10173
- Presentations/Materials of the National Privacy Commission
What is Privacy?
- A fundamental right essential for autonomy and the protection of human dignity
- Serves as the foundation for many other human rights
Right to Privacy
- "The right to be let alone" - the most comprehensive and valued right by civilized men
- Quoted from Brandeis J, dissenting in Olmstead v. United States, 277 U.S. 438 (1928)
Right to Information Privacy
- The individual's ability to control the flow of information about them
- Must be overbalanced by legitimate public concerns
- Depriving someone of this control violates their right to personhood
Scope
- Applies to all types of personal information processing
- Concerns all natural and juridical persons involved in processing personal information
- Covers data subjects, those processing personal information, and the National Privacy Commission
Personal Information
- Refers to any information from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained
- Includes information that, when combined with other information, directly and certainly identifies an individual
Sensitive Personal Information
- Includes individual's race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious/philosophical/political affiliations
- Also includes individual's health, education, genetic/sexual life, any offense committed or alleged, court proceedings, and sentences
- Consists of government-issued information: social security numbers, health records, licenses/denials/suspension/revocation, and tax returns
- Includes information specifically classified by law or executive order
Personal Information Examples
- Data relevant to a subject based on their relationship to others, employment information, location, and identification details
- Specifics like birth date, birth place, citizenship, citizenship status, payroll information, and contact information
Privileged Information
- Data from relationships like husband or wife, attorney and client, priest and penitent, and doctor and patient
Personal Information Controller
- A natural or juridical person, or a third-party instructed, controlling the processing of personal data
Personal Information Processor
- Processes personal data as instructed by the controller
Data Subject
- The individual whose personal and sensitive personal information is processed
Data Subjects Examples
- Patients
- Employees
- Public
Rights of Data Subjects
- Right to be informed
- Right to object
- Right to access
- Right to correct/rectify
- Right to erasure
- Right to data portability
- Right to file a complaint
- Right to damages
- Additional rights to limit information sharing and request a copy of the privacy notice
General Data Privacy Principles
- Transparency
- Legitimate purpose
- Proportionality
Other Information
- Requirements for obtaining loan documents
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Explore the key aspects of the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012. This quiz covers the law's objectives, the right to privacy, and its implications for personal data protection. Test your knowledge on how privacy laws protect individual rights and promote accountability.
