National Privacy Commission (Philippines)

PhilSec leapfrogs to the top with the strong support from NPC & CICC

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Considered as the biggest hindrance to its growing digital economy, cybercrime has become a national concern.

Key Points: 
  • Considered as the biggest hindrance to its growing digital economy, cybercrime has become a national concern.
  • While cybersecurity is gradually getting incorporated at the core of businesses, PhilSec the country's most sought-after cybersecurity event is back to expedite the process with its highly focused platform.
  • We are pleased to partner with PhilSec and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center to promote collaborative efforts in combating cybercrimes.
  • We always look forward to participating this kind of event and NICP is truly honoured to be chosen as one the Association Partner's for PhilSec 2023."

FPF at Singapore PDP Week 2023: Navigating Governance Frameworks for Generative AI Systems in the Asia-Pacific

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Showcasing Hong Kong – Privacy Commissioner Speaks at the 6th National Data Privacy Conference of the National Privacy Commission, the Philippines

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke through video recording at the 6th National Data Privacy Conference themed “Empowering DPOs and Protecting Personal Data Privacy Rights of Filipinos” held by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines on 25 May 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke through video recording at the 6th National Data Privacy Conference themed “Empowering DPOs and Protecting Personal Data Privacy Rights of Filipinos” held by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines on 25 May 2023.
  • The conference was one of the events of the NPC’s Privacy Awareness Week 2023.
  • In her speech, the Privacy Commissioner pointed out that the values of data and data privacy have been increasingly important in the digital age.
  • She stressed that a secure, responsible and ethical use of data must be a priority for all organisations in making operational decisions.

Privacy Commissioner’s Office Signs MoU with its Philippines Counterpart to Foster Closer Collaboration and Cooperation in Personal Data Privacy Protection

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Date: 22 May 2023

Key Points: 
  • Date: 22 May 2023
    Privacy Commissioner’s Office Signs MoU with its Philippines
    Counterpart to Foster Closer Collaboration and
    Cooperation in Personal Data Privacy Protection
    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, China and the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines today executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their ties and foster closer cooperation in the protection of personal data privacy.
  • Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, “The signing of the MoU between the two authorities shows our joint commitment and dedication in safeguarding personal data privacy of citizens in our respective jurisdictions.
  • About the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (PCPD)
    The PCPD is an independent body set up to oversee the implementation of and compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap.
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    ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER FOR PERSONAL DATA, HONG KONG, CHINA
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Event Report: FPF APAC and ABLI Report Launch Event and Panel on sidelines of 58th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) Forum in Singapore

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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The report builds upon a series of 14 individual reports released throughout 2022 that provide an overview of the legal bases for processing personal data in each of these jurisdictions.

Key Points: 
  • The report builds upon a series of 14 individual reports released throughout 2022 that provide an overview of the legal bases for processing personal data in each of these jurisdictions.
  • This launch event took place on the sidelines of the 58th APPA Forum, hosted by Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) between November 29 and 30.
  • Many APPA members – which include privacy and data protection authorities from 18 jurisdictions in APAC and the broader Pacific region – as well as representatives from industry, civil society, and the legal community joined FPF and ABLI for this event.
  • (Policy Manager, FPF APAC) that outlined the scope and main finding of the report.
  • (Partner and Head of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Practice, Rajah and Tann Singapore).
  • Role of consent
    Moderator
    Yeong Zee Kin *commenced the discussion by asking how regulators should think about the role of consent in the digital economy.
  • *Dr. Clarisse Girot *noted that due to advances in technology and changes in how organizations process personal data, consent has ceased to be meaningful.
  • In her view, while consent plays an important role in data protection laws, it has been overused in the APAC region.
  • *Leandro Aguirre shared the National Privacy Commission (NPC)’s experience in implementing consent requirements in the Philippines’ data protection law, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).
  • He added that practitioners and clients may also believe that accountability approaches to processing personal data would impose greater burdens on organizations.
  • Instead, he suggested that regulators should permit organizations to make choices based on their own needs.
  • *Clarisse Girot *stressed that consent is still the main connecting point between jurisdictions in the APAC region.

Privacy Commissioner lodges appeal to Federal Court re Telstra Corporation Limited v Privacy Commissioner

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Privacy Commissioner lodges appeal to Federal Court re Telstra Corporation Limited v Privacy Commissioner

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  • Privacy Commissioner lodges appeal to Federal Court re Telstra Corporation Limited v Privacy Commissioner
    11 February 2016
    On May 1 2015 the Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim PSM, determined that Telstra Corporation had breached National Privacy Principle 6.1 in the matter of Ben Grubb v Telstra Corporation Limited [2015] AICmr 35.
  • Telstra appealed the determination to the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
  • On 18 December 2015 the Tribunal set aside the Commissioners determination, substituting a finding that no breach of NPP 6.1 had occurred.
  • On 14 January 2016, having considered the AATs decision, the Privacy Commissioner filed a Notice of Appeal from a Tribunal to the Federal Court of Australia.

Privacy Commissioner v Telstra Corporation Limited Federal Court decision

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Privacy Commissioner v Telstra Corporation Limited Federal Court decision

Key Points: 
  • Privacy Commissioner v Telstra Corporation Limited Federal Court decision
    Update on the Federal Court decision
    20 February 2017
    On 19 January, the Federal Court of Australia published its decision in the matter of Privacy Commissioner v Telstra.
  • Further resources
    Australian Privacy Principles Key Concepts
    The Privacy Commissioners original determination in Ben Grubb v Telstra
    The AATs decision on Telstras appeal in Telstra v Privacy Commissioner
    The Federal Courts decision in Privacy Commissioner v Telstra
    Background
    On May 1 2015 the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, determined that Telstra Corporation had breached National Privacy Principle 6.1 in the matter of Ben Grubb v Telstra Corporation Limited [2015] AICmr 35.
  • Footnotes
    [1] Privacy Commisioner v Telstra Corporation Limited [2017] FCAFC 4 (19 January 2017)
    [2] Kenny and Edelman JJ with Dowsett J in agreement.
  • Privacy Commissioner v Telstra Corporation Limited Federal Court decision
    19 January 2017
    The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner notes the judgment made by the Federal Court today to dismiss our appeal of the Administrative Appeals Tribunals decision in Telstra Corporation Limited and Privacy Commissioner [2015] AATA 991 (18 December 2015).

Last-Minute Proposed Changes Could Weaken Landmark CA Privacy Rules, Consumer Watchdog Calls on Commission to Tighten Rules in New Report Outlining Regulations

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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"The Privacy Commission needs to get these rules right and these last-minute proposals would weaken otherwise tough rules in favor of California privacy rights," said Justin Kloczko, a tech and privacy advocate for Consumer Watchdog, who authored the new reportPrivacy Dawn.

Key Points: 
  • "The Privacy Commission needs to get these rules right and these last-minute proposals would weaken otherwise tough rules in favor of California privacy rights," said Justin Kloczko, a tech and privacy advocate for Consumer Watchdog, who authored the new reportPrivacy Dawn.
  • In a new report, Consumer Watchdog analyzed draft regulations by the body tasked with enforcing the law, the California Privacy Protection Agency.
  • The threat of federal preemption is also examined, as the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act would take away California's stronger privacy rights.
  • A company can't use data for a reason that's completely unrelated to the reason the consumer provided it.