Philippines: Protecting rights and establishing legal claims – The NPC Guidelines on Personal Data Processing Based on Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, & Julia Unarce November 25, 2024 Summary The NPC Guidelines on Personal Data Processing clarify Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act, allowing Personal Information Controllers to process sensitive personal data for protecting lawful rights and interests in court proceedings or establishing legal claims. The guidelines emphasize the necessity […]
Philippines: Privacy enhancing technologies and the Philippine National Privacy Commission – Insurance Commission Joint Advisory
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz & Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta May 16, 2025 Summary The Philippines National Privacy Commission’s Advisory on Child-Oriented Transparency addresses the vulnerabilities of children in digital environments, emphasizing the importance of transparency in data processing. It mandates age-appropriate privacy notices and Child Privacy Impact Assessments for products or services likely […]
Philippines – Cookies & Similar Technologies
September 2024 1. GOVERNING TEXTS 1.1. Legislation Not applicable. 1.2. Regulatory Authority Guidance The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has not issued any circulars or regulations specifically on the use of cookies or similar technologies. However, the NPC is aiming to release rules governing tracking via cookies this year, in 2024. Though the NPC has not […]