Category Archives: Privacy Principle

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”

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”

“Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring the Intersection of Data Privacy and Criminal Justice”

Data privacy is a fundamental right that applies to all individuals, including criminal suspects and convicts. It protects their personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure, and gives them control over how their personal information is collected, used, and shared. In the context of criminal justice, data privacy plays a crucial role in protectingContinue reading ““Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring the Intersection of Data Privacy and Criminal Justice””

The Privacy Impact of Social Media Platform on Our Lives

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and its impact on society cannot be overstated. It has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and connect with each other. With billions of users worldwide, social media platforms have the power to influence opinions, shape public discourse, and even mobilize people to action.Continue reading “The Privacy Impact of Social Media Platform on Our Lives”

MAF v. Shopee Philippines, Inc. (NPC 21-167)

Shopee violated the general privacy principle of proportionality.  Shopee’s act of taking the son’s photo as proof of delivery is disproportional to the declared and specified purpose. The act of taking the son’s photo is not necessary to the declared and specified purpose and the means is not the least intrusive means available. Shopee couldContinue reading “MAF v. Shopee Philippines, Inc. (NPC 21-167)”