DBNMS Account Creation Guide

DBNMS ACCOUNT CREATION STEP 1 – In your internet browser go to https://dbnms.privacy.gov.ph In the DBNMS portal, click Sign Up to show the Privacy Statement, read the privacy Statement and if you agree to process your personal data, tick the first check box. To read the Terms and Conditions, click the link. Once you agree,Continue reading “DBNMS Account Creation Guide”

Are Security Guards allowed to take your IDs?

Every time one enters into a subdivision, condominium or any similar establishment, you might find yourself surrendering your driver’s license or any other government issued ID to the guard on duty. This, however, should not be the practice. In this regard, NPC Circular 2022 – 03 is authoritative. The said circular provides for the guidelinesContinue reading “Are Security Guards allowed to take your IDs?”

Summary of NPC Circular No. 2023-07 Guidelines on Legitimate Interest

Brief Background On December 13, 2023 the National Privacy Commission (NPC), through of its quasi-legislative powers by virtue of R.A. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), issued NPC Circular No. 2023-07 or the Guidelines on Legitimate Interest. The NPC deemed it necessary to issue this guidelines so as to clarify how aContinue reading “Summary of NPC Circular No. 2023-07 Guidelines on Legitimate Interest”

Re: DISCLOSURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER’S PERSONAL INFORMATION UPON THE REQUEST OF ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER. (NPC Advisory Opinion No. 2023-019)

FACTS: A customer (Sender) of GCash erroneously transferred money to another GCash account instead of transferring the money to her own account.  The Sender asked for the home address of the Recipient to resolve the situation. GCash, in an attempt to balance the interest of the data subjects responded with the name and the registeredContinue reading “Re: DISCLOSURE OF AN INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER’S PERSONAL INFORMATION UPON THE REQUEST OF ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER. (NPC Advisory Opinion No. 2023-019)”

SUMMARY: NPC CIRCULAR No. 2023-04 – GUIDELINES ON CONSENT

On November 7, 2023, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued and published the NPC Circular No. 2023-04 providing the guidelines on consent. The scope and purpose of the Circular shall applicable only to all personal information controllers (PICs) engaged in the processing of personal data based on the consent of the data subject. Furthermore, itContinue reading “SUMMARY: NPC CIRCULAR No. 2023-04 – GUIDELINES ON CONSENT”

SCM vs. XXXX (NPC 19-382)

Facts: Complainant filed a Complaint and Application for Temporary Ban on the processing of her personal information against respondent. Complainant alleged that received calls and texts from the Respondent, even during office hours, urging her to pay the loan. Complainant allegedly felt depressed because the Respondent forced her to pay despite saying that she doesContinue reading “SCM vs. XXXX (NPC 19-382)”