Data Privacy Philippines
Understand RA 10173, personal information, sensitive data, consent, data-subject rights, breach response, DPO responsibilities and National Privacy Commission compliance.
Latest Data Privacy Guides
Every Cybercode article filed under Data Privacy appears here automatically, newest first. Use this hub to move from the broad law to specific questions, risks and compliance actions.
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Right to Correct Personal Data Under the Data Privacy Act
Learn how to correct inaccurate or erroneous personal data under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, how to make a rectification request, and when a company may refuse.
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What Evidence Do You Need for a Data Privacy Complaint?
Learn what evidence to preserve for a data privacy complaint in the Philippines, including screenshots, emails, breach notices, written requests, witness affidavits, logs, and proof of harm.
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What Should a Company Do After a Personal Data Breach?
A practical response guide for Philippine companies after a personal data breach: contain the incident, preserve evidence, assess notification, notify the NPC and affected data subjects when required, and document remediation.
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Data Privacy Compliance Checklist for Philippine Businesses
A practical Data Privacy Act compliance checklist for Philippine businesses covering governance, DPO responsibilities, data inventory, lawful processing, security, vendors, data-subject rights, breach response, retention, and documentation.
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How to File a Data Privacy Complaint With the National Privacy Commission
A step-by-step guide to filing a data privacy complaint with the National Privacy Commission, including exhaustion of remedies, complaint requirements, evidence, filing methods, and what happens next.
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Data Breach Notification Philippines: When Must the NPC Be Notified?
Learn when a personal data breach must be reported to the National Privacy Commission, the 72-hour rule, which incidents require notification, and what organizations should document.
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Can You Sue a Company for Leaking Your Personal Information?
Can you sue a company after a personal data leak in the Philippines? Learn about NPC complaints, damages under the Data Privacy Act, evidence, causation, and when legal claims may be available.
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Can You Ask a Company to Delete Your Personal Data?
Learn when you can ask a company to delete or block your personal data under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, when a request may be denied, and how to make a proper erasure request.
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Right to Access Personal Data: How to Request Your Information
Learn how to exercise your right to access personal data in the Philippines, what information you can request, how to make a written request, and what to do if access is denied.
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My Personal Data Was Leaked: What Should I Do in the Philippines?
If your personal data was leaked in the Philippines, act quickly: preserve evidence, secure affected accounts, contact the organization and its DPO, assess identity-fraud risk, and escalate to the National Privacy Commission when appropriate.
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Invasion of Privacy Laws in the Philippines: What Is Illegal?
A practical guide to invasion of privacy laws in the Philippines, including data privacy, unauthorized recordings, cybercrime, voyeurism, online harassment, and civil privacy claims.
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Can Someone Post Your Personal Information Online Without Permission?
Can someone post your personal information online without permission in the Philippines? Learn when disclosure may violate the Data Privacy Act, what evidence to preserve, and what to do next.
Start with the foundation
New to Philippine privacy law? Begin with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 guide, then use the supporting articles to understand exactly what data is protected and what organizations must do.