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: Updated rules on CCTV systems
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz & Atty. Luis Teodoro B. Pascua Summary NPC Circular No. 2024-02 updates guidelines on CCTV systems, emphasizing transparency, legitimate purpose, proportionality, accountability, and security measures. It requires PICs and PIPs to conduct regular privacy assessments, establish clear policies on footage retention, access requests, and data breach handling. The Circular excludes […]