Data protection in the Philippines: overview and recent changes
In this privacyespresso episode, our Alessandro Di Mattia interviews the PrivacyRules expert for the Philippines Franco Larcina on the latest developments of the privacy framework in his country.
Firstly, Franco provides a background of the data protection framework in the Philippines, indicating the most relevant regulations and the latest development.
Secondly, the expert focuses on the recent circular issued by the National Privacy Commission and the key elements and changes this has brought to the abovementioned framework. Special attention is paid to the new needs and requirements that companies have to handle, such as:
register as personal information controllers ('PICs') and personal information processors ('PIPs')
appoint a Data Protection Officer
To conclude, Franco underlines the relevant new interpretation provided with the circular on who can be appointed as a DPO, and the importance for companies to renew their registration under the circular, as the one of 2022 would not be valid anymore.