Mandatory Data Processing Activities during MECQ and GCQ

Since some of the establishments will be reopening under the MEQC and GCQ, processing of personal data will play a role in preventing further spread of Covid19.  Under the DTI and DOLE Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of Covid-19, there are measures that should be implemented in all workplaces consistent with the objectives ofContinue reading “Mandatory Data Processing Activities during MECQ and GCQ”

5 Activities that a DPO can do while Working From Home

On 16 March 2020, following the sharp increase in the number of confirmed Covid19 cases, the President of the Philippines declared an enhanced community quarantine and ordered the imposition of stringent distancing measures over the entire Luzon effective from 17 March 2020 (12am) to 13 April 2020 (12am).   As regards work in the private sector,Continue reading “5 Activities that a DPO can do while Working From Home”

THE EFFECTS OF ADOPTING AN ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENT

With the global pandemic brought about by covid19, the Philippine government announced several measures that may be observed in order to prevent the spread of the virus. The government has not implemented a total lockdown and but has announced a community quarantine in Metro Manila such as avoidance of mass gatherings, suspension of classes andContinue reading “THE EFFECTS OF ADOPTING AN ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENT”

Privacy of Covid19 Patients

Recently, messages and social media posts have been circulating containing the alleged list and photos of some of the patients who were infected by covid19. And there were even clamors among the public to disclose all information of all those who were infected by the virus for public safety and health reasons. How shall weContinue reading “Privacy of Covid19 Patients”