Republic Act No. 10173

Question 1

Which agency enforces the Data Privacy Act in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

Question 2

In 2020, COVID-19 patients data was shared without consent for unintended purposes. Which violation does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Processing for Unauthorized Purposes

Question 3

Bonus Question: Which agency handles cybersecurity in the Philippines, including the National Cybersecurity Plan?

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)

Question 4

Data minimization means that only necessary data should be collected and processed

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What term refers to unauthorized access and exposure of personal information from databases?

Accepted Answer

Data breach

Question 6

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has the power to impose both fines and imprisonment sentences.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Data should be collected for specific, legitimate purposes.

Accepted Answer

Purpose Limitation

Question 8

Unauthorized processing of personal information is punishable by imprisonment of up to 6yrs and a fine of up to ₱4M.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

A university keeps student records from 20 years ago even though they're no longer needed. Which principle is violated?

Accepted Answer

Storage Limitation

Question 10

What is the law in the Philippines that protects personal data and ensures data privacy?

Accepted Answer

The Data Privacy Act of 2012

Question 11

In Cadajas v. People (2021), which violation occurred with malicious sharing from Facebook Messenger?

Accepted Answer

Malicious Disclosure

Question 12

Date of Data Privacy Act of 2012 was signed into law.

Accepted Answer

August 15, 2012

Question 13

The maximum imprisonment penalty under the Data Privacy Act is 10 years.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Companies must notify the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and affected individuals in case of a serious data breach.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

The Data Privacy Act of 2012 protects data and ensures global privacy compliance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Individuals' right to control their personal data.

Accepted Answer

Right to Privacy

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