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Which type of personal information requires strict protection?
Which type of personal information requires strict protection?
What principle ensures that data subjects are aware of how their personal data is collected?
What principle ensures that data subjects are aware of how their personal data is collected?
Under which condition can sensitive personal information be processed?
Under which condition can sensitive personal information be processed?
What does the Principle of Proportionality imply about data collection?
What does the Principle of Proportionality imply about data collection?
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What was the legal consequence faced by the accused who illegally accessed personal identification cards?
What was the legal consequence faced by the accused who illegally accessed personal identification cards?
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Which of the following is NOT required for the processing of personal information?
Which of the following is NOT required for the processing of personal information?
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Which of the following best represents sensitive personal information?
Which of the following best represents sensitive personal information?
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What must be ensured when processing data for legitimate purposes?
What must be ensured when processing data for legitimate purposes?
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Which of the following is considered personal information?
Which of the following is considered personal information?
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Sensitive personal information must be processed only if the consent of the data subject is obtained.
Sensitive personal information must be processed only if the consent of the data subject is obtained.
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Name two examples of sensitive personal information.
Name two examples of sensitive personal information.
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The processing of personal information should adhere to the principle of _____ to ensure transparency.
The processing of personal information should adhere to the principle of _____ to ensure transparency.
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Match the following types of information with their categories:
Match the following types of information with their categories:
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What is the primary objective of collecting personal information, according to the principles outlined?
What is the primary objective of collecting personal information, according to the principles outlined?
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The Principle of Proportionality states that any amount of data can be collected as long as it serves a legitimate purpose.
The Principle of Proportionality states that any amount of data can be collected as long as it serves a legitimate purpose.
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What happens if personal information is processed that is not compatible with the purpose of the data collection?
What happens if personal information is processed that is not compatible with the purpose of the data collection?
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Study Notes
Personal Information Protection
- Personal information (also called personal data) is any data that can identify, locate, or contact an individual.
- This includes details like name, address, phone number, email, birthday, location.
- Sensitive personal information also requires protection, including race, criminal record, religious belief, medical record, political affiliation, and sexual orientation.
Processing Personal Information
- Processing personal information is permitted if it adheres to all the following:
- Transparency: The data subject must know what, how, and why their data is collected. Policies must be clear and in plain language.
- Legitimate Purpose: Data must only be collected for a specific, explicit, and legitimate purpose. Incompatible data cannot be processed.
- Proportionality: The amount of data collected must be adequate.
- Consent: Consent of the data subject is required.
- Necessary for contract: Processing may be justified if it's necessary for fulfilling a contract.
- Compliance with law: Processing may also be justified if it's necessary for a legal obligation.
Processing Sensitive Personal Information
- Processing sensitive personal information is permitted if it complies with one of the following:
- Transparency (as above)
- Consent (as above)
- Legitimate Purpose (as above)
- Necessary for contract (as above)
- Compliance with law (as above)
Case Study (Unauthorized Access)
- An individual was found guilty of unauthorized access and processing of a client's account (American citizen with a Philippine company account).
- Actions included illegally accessing personal identification cards, replacing them with temporary PINs, and withdrawing $500 from multiple credit cards.
- The accused faced a prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months to 5 years, along with a fine of 500,000 Philippine pesos.
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Test your knowledge on personal information protection and the principles of processing data. Understand the importance of consent, transparency, and legitimate purposes in handling personal data. This quiz covers key concepts to help safeguard sensitive information.
