The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently issued NPC Advisory No. 2024-02, which lays down guidelines on the processing of sensitive personal information for the protection of lawful rights and interests or the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims, pursuant to Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act (DPA).
Entities who process sensitive personal information or privileged information must ensure that such processing is compliant with the guidelines provided in the Advisory. A legitimate interest assessment will be helpful in evaluating compliance with NPC Circular No. 2023-07.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently issued NPC Circular No. 2024-02 (“Circular“), which provides an updated policy framework on the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. The Circular is intended to address emerging privacy risks arising from the use of CCTV systems, and to enable data controllers and processors to properly manage personal data processing carried out through such systems.

The Circular took effect on 27 August 2024.

The National Privacy Commission recently issued Circular No. 2023-04, which provides guidelines on the use of consent as a lawful basis for processing personal data, including default formats for privacy notices and rules on withdrawal of consent.

The National Privacy Commission issued Circular No. 2023-01, entitled “Schedule of Fees and Charges of the National Privacy Commission”, which sets out their fee schedule for various services, including fees for the registration of Data Protection Officers and Data Processing Systems with the NPC. The Circular takes effect on 8 June 2023. Services rendered or filings done prior to 8 June will not be charged with these fees.