Privacy and Personal Rights

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What is the consequence of willfully causing damage to another person?

Indemnification of the damaged person (correct)

Imprisonment for a minimum period of 6 months

Loss of civil rights

Fines exceeding 1000 pesos

What is the penalty for revealing the contents of seized papers or letters?

Fines ranging from 100 to 500 pesos

Arresto mayor and a fine of 200 pesos

Prision mayor and a fine of 1000 pesos

Prision correccional and a fine not exceeding 500 pesos (correct)

What is the general principle stated in Article 19 of the New Civil Code?

Every person must act with negligence and recklessness

Every person must act with malice and bad faith

Every person must act with justice, give everyone their due, and observe honesty and good faith (correct)

Every person must prioritize their own interests over others

What is the consequence of causing loss or injury to another in a manner that is contrary to morals, good customs or public policy?

Compensation of the damaged person Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of prying into the privacy of another's residence?

Civil liability for damages Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of meddling with or disturbing the private life or family relations of another?

Civil liability for damages and prevention Signup and view all the answers

What type of information related to government officers or employees is exempt from the Data Privacy Act?

Information related to their position or function Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the exemption from the Data Privacy Act?

Personal information controllers Signup and view all the answers

Who is not exempt from the requirements of the Data Privacy Act?

Personal information controllers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exemption from the Data Privacy Act?

To allow public access to information Signup and view all the answers

Who establishes the National Privacy Commission?

The Data Privacy Act of 2012 Signup and view all the answers

Who are the individuals whose personal, sensitive personal, or privileged information is processed?

Customers, students, personnel, stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What type of personal information is issued by government agencies?

Social security numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is a general principle of the Data Privacy Act that requires the data subject to be informed?

Transparency Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of privileged information that is rooted in the separation of powers of the branches of the government?

State Secret Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is a general principle of the Data Privacy Act that requires the processing of information to be compatible with a declared purpose?

Legitimate Purpose Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is classified by an Executive Order or an act of Congress?

Classified Information Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of privileged communication under the Rules of Court?

Marital Privilege Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of processing information according to the text?

Processing data adequately and relevantly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Data Life Cycle?

To ensure the proper disposal of personal data Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of appointing a Data Protection Officer according to the Five Pillars of Compliance?

To commit to comply with data protection regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of non-compliance with data protection regulations according to the text?

Fines and penalties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a Privacy Impact Assessment according to the Five Pillars of Compliance?

To know the risks associated with data processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the case of the Russian cyber hacker in the context of data protection?

It demonstrates the consequences of identity theft and credit card fraud Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for controlling the processing of personal data, even if outsourcing is involved?

Personal Information Controller (PIC) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can directly identify an individual when combined with other information?

Personal Information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Sensitive Personal Information?

Individual's marital status Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Personal Information Processor (PIP)?

To process personal data on behalf of a PIC Signup and view all the answers

What is personal information, according to the classification?

Any information from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of Sensitive Personal Information?

Individual's occupation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Data Privacy

Personal Information: any information from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained.

Classification of Personal Information

Privileged Information: includes marital privilege, lawyer-client privilege, doctor-patient privilege, priest-penitent privilege, state secret rule, and newsman shield rule.
Public Information: includes information about government officials, individuals performing a service under contract for a government institution, and information related to benefits conferred by the government.

General Principles of the Data Privacy Act

Transparency: the data subject must be aware of the nature, purpose, and extent of the processing, risks and safeguards involved, and their rights.
Legitimate Purpose: processing of information must be compatible with a declared and specified purpose, which must not be contrary to law, morals, or public policy.

Scope of the Data Privacy Act

Exemptions: DPA does not apply to personal information processed for public access to information that falls within matters of public concern.

Key Roles in the Data Privacy Act

Data Subject: an individual whose personal, sensitive personal, or privileged information is processed.
National Privacy Commission: established by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 to implement the Act's provisions.

Data Life Cycle

Refers to the proper and secure disposal of personal data that have already served its purpose.

Prohibited Acts and Penalties

Prohibited acts include prying into another's privacy, meddling with or disturbing private life, and vexing or humiliating another.
Penalties include damages, prevention, and other relief.

Obligation: Five Pillars of Compliance

Commit to comply: appoint a Data Protection Officer.
Know your risks: conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment.
Be Accountable: write your Privacy Management Program and Privacy Manual.
Demonstrate your Compliance: implement Privacy and Data Protection Measures.
Be Prepared for Breach: regularly exercise your Breach Reporting Process.

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This quiz covers invasions of privacy, meddling with private life, and humiliation based on personal characteristics.