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What is RA 10173?

RA 10173, or the Data Privacy Act, protects individuals from unauthorized processing of
personal information that is (1) private, not publicly available; and (2) identifiable, where the
identity of the individual is apparent either through direct attribution or when put together
with other available information.

What does this entail?


First, all personal information must be collected for reasons that are specified, legitimate,
and reasonable. In other words, customers must opt in for their data to be used for specific
reasons that are transparent and legal.

Second, personal information must be handled properly. Information must be kept accurate
and relevant, used only for the stated purposes, and retained only for as long as reasonably
needed. Customers must be active in ensuring that other, unauthorized parties do not have
access to their customers’ information.

Third, personal information must be discarded in a way that does not make it visible and
accessible to unauthorized third parties.

Unauthorized processing, negligent handling, or improper disposal of personal information


is punishable with up to six (6) years in prison or up to five million pesos (PHP 5,000,000)
depending on the nature and degree of the violation.

In its declaration of policy, the law states that, although the free flow of information
promotes innovation and growth, it is essential that personal information in the
government’s and private sector’s information and communications systems are
secured and protected.

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the information can be processed or used only if it is not prohibited by law and the
person who provided the information (or data subject) has given his consent

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The law requires information collectors, holders and processors to follow strict rules
on transparency, legitimacy and proportionality in the conduct of their activities.

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Consent must be time-bound in relation to the declared, specified and legitimate
purpose.

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