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Who is the main regulator with oversight of data privacy matters?

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is the regulatory agency tasked to administer the Philippines' Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA).

With respect to data privacy-related regulations of the Philippine Insurance Code and regulations issued by the Philippine Insurance Commission (IC), the same is administered by the IC.

What is the main legislation on the protection of personal data privacy?

The DPA (Republic Act No. 10173), which took effect on 8 September 2012, and its implementing rules and regulations (DPA IRR), which took effect on 9 September 2016, govern personal data protection in the Philippines.