Data Privacy
Republic Act 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012
The Barangay Health Center is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) of the Philippines. This comprehensive privacy legislation aims to protect the personal information of individuals in information and communications systems in both government and private sectors.
The law created the National Privacy Commission (NPC) to administer and implement its provisions and to monitor and ensure compliance with international standards for data protection.
Key Provisions of the Data Privacy Act
Scope and Application
The Data Privacy Act applies to all forms of processing of personal information, whether manual or automated, by Philippine residents and citizens, Philippine entities, or entities that have links to the Philippines.
Data Subject Rights
The Act grants individuals (data subjects) several rights concerning their personal information, including the right to be informed, to access, to correct, to object, to erasure or blocking, to damages, and to data portability.
Personal Information Controllers and Processors
The Act places responsibilities on entities that collect and process personal information, requiring them to implement measures ensuring compliance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality.
Security Measures
Organizations must implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
How We Comply with the Data Privacy Act
At Barangay Health Center, we have implemented the following measures to ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act:
1. Appointment of Data Protection Officer
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for ensuring our compliance with the Data Privacy Act and handling privacy-related inquiries and concerns.
2. Privacy by Design
We incorporate privacy principles into the design and operation of our systems, business practices, and physical infrastructure.
3. Privacy Impact Assessments
We conduct assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with new projects, systems, or processes.
4. Consent Mechanisms
We obtain informed consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or sharing their personal information.
5. Security Safeguards
We implement administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Data Subject Rights Process
We have established procedures for individuals to exercise their rights under the Data Privacy Act, including access, correction, and erasure of their personal information.
7. Breach Notification Procedures
We have protocols in place to detect, report, and address personal data breaches in accordance with the requirements of the Data Privacy Act.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the following rights:
Right to be Informed
You have the right to be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data.
Right to Access
You have the right to request access to your personal information held by us.
Right to Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccuracies in your personal information.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Right to Erasure or Blocking
You have the right to request the removal or blocking of your personal data from our systems.
Right to Damages
You have the right to be indemnified for damages sustained due to inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, false, unlawfully obtained, or unauthorized use of personal data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to File a Complaint
You have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission for violations of your rights under the Data Privacy Act.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy and personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
Barangay Health Center
Barangay 161, Manila
Email: dpo@barangay161.ph
Phone: (02) 8123-4567