Principles
Sec. 11.
Sensitive data
Sec. 13.
Security
Secs. 20–21.
Sources
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.
R.A. 10173
Data Privacy Act basics for lawyers
Secs. 11–13, 16, 20–21 for firm files and vendors.
Data Privacy Act basics for lawyers — FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No — overview only.
Official text?
Start from the official source linked below (https://www.privacy.gov.ph/data-privacy-act/).
Case citations?
Overview pages avoid unverified G.R. numbers.
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