Philippines Data Privacy Act
Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) + IRR 2016 + NPC circulars.
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Framework Domains (8)
Breach Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-7 | Personal Data Breach Notification and Breach Management |
Enforcement and Sectoral
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-8 | NPC Cooperation, Compliance, Enforcement, Sectoral Considerations |
Governance and Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-6 | DPO, NPC Registration, Records, Privacy Management Program, Training |
High-Risk Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-3 | Children's Data, PIA, Privacy by Design, Sensitive Categories |
Rights and Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-2 | Data Subject Rights, Notice, Direct Marketing, Cookies |
Scope and Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-1 | Scope, Lawful Basis, General Principles, Sensitive Personal Info |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-4 | Security of Personal Data, Access Logs, Encryption |
Transfer and Processor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PHILDPA-5 | Cross-Border Transfer and Processor Agreements |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philippines Data Privacy Act?
Philippines Data Privacy Act is a compliance framework from Philippines with 8 domains and 8 controls. Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) + IRR 2016 + NPC circulars. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Philippines Data Privacy Act have?
Philippines Data Privacy Act has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Breach Response (1 controls), Enforcement and Sectoral (1 controls), Governance and Accountability (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Philippines Data Privacy Act map to?
Philippines Data Privacy Act does not currently have cross-framework mappings in our system. Check back as we continuously expand our mapping database.
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