12 Questions
What is the purpose of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)?
To protect individual personal information and communications systems
What range do the penalties under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) fall into?
P100,000 to P5,000,000
Which action is considered a violation under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)?
Unauthorized access or intentional breach
What does the National Privacy Commission review according to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)?
Data sharing agreements for adequate safeguards
What is one of the penalties for unauthorized processing of personal information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012?
Imprisonment of 1 year up to 6 years
Which entity was created by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) to oversee and enforce data protection regulations?
National Privacy Commission
What is the meaning of 'euthanasia'?
To hasten the death of a patient
Which type of euthanasia refers to withholding or withdrawing treatment necessary for maintaining life?
Passive euthanasia
What is the punishment for active voluntary euthanasia in most countries?
Imprisonment up to 14 years
What does a DNR order stand for in relation to euthanasia?
Do Not Resuscitate
What is involuntary euthanasia?
Without the consent of the patient
What does 'mercy-killing' refer to in the context of euthanasia?
'Other-administered' euthanasia
Study Notes
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)
- Protects individual personal information and communications systems in government and private sectors
- Creates a National Privacy Commission to review agreements for data sharing
- Requires adequate safeguards for data subjects' rights in data sharing agreements
Penalties for Non-Compliance with DPA
- Fines ranging from P100,000 to P5,000,000 (approximately US$2,000 to US$100,000)
- Imprisonment of 1 year up to 6 years for unauthorized processing, accessing, or disclosure of personal information
- Penalties for unauthorized access, breach, or disclosure of sensitive personal information
Euthanasia
- Derived from Greek, meaning 'good death'
- Defined as hastening of death to prevent further suffering
- Types:
Active Euthanasia
- Physician-administered lethal drugs to end an incurably or terminally ill patient's life
- Illegal in most countries, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment
Passive Euthanasia
- Withholding or withdrawing treatment necessary for maintaining life
- Generally accepted worldwide
- Includes Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders
Voluntary Euthanasia
- With the consent of the patient
Involuntary Euthanasia
- Without the consent of the patient
Mercy-Killing
- Active, involuntary, or nonvoluntary euthanasia without explicit consent
Test your knowledge on ethical issues related to technology in the delivery of health care, including data protection, security, and the legal frameworks such as Data Privacy Act 2012 and Euthanasia. Explore topics like the International Council for Nurse Code of Ethics and the implications of Republic Act 10173.
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