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Philippines Data Privacy Act (DPA)

The Philippines Data Privacy Act is a national law concerning the protection and processing of personal information in the Philippines. The statute is commonly identified as Republic Act No. 10173; applicable interpretation depends on the legal text and circumstances.

Also known as Philippines DPA, Republic Act No. 10173.

Why it matters in practice

Organizations use the Act as a reference when reviewing personal-information practices connected with the Philippines. A sound assessment considers the relevant roles and processing rather than relying on the title alone. This description provides a general identity and does not list all rights, exceptions, or implementing requirements.

Example

A privacy team maps a customer-support workflow connected with the Philippines and asks a qualified reviewer to assess the data practices.

Educational note

This definition is general information, not legal advice. It may omit facts that matter to a specific situation and does not establish or guarantee compliance.