National Privacy Commission Conducts Data Privacy Session at PHL Consulate General in Vancouver

Left photo: Commissioner Raymund Liboro informs PCG personnel on the key concepts of RA 10173 or Data Privacy Act of 2012; Right photo: Comm. Liboro is joined by PCG personnel led by Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer. (Photo credit: Vancouver PCG)

24 November 2017 VANCOUVER — The personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver attended a lecture on R.A. 10173 known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, conducted by Mr. Raymund E. Liboro, Commissioner and Chairman of the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines (NPC) at the Consulate on November 14. 

Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed and expressed gratitude to Commissioner Liboro for sharing his knowledge and expertise on data privacy and protection.  Commissioner Liboro introduced the NPC and its mandate, i.e.,  to establish a regulatory environment that ensures accountability in the processing of personal data, and build a culture of privacy that enables and upholds the right to privacy and supports free flow of information. 

PCG personnel learned about the different key concepts and principles of data protection, data privacy accountability and compliance. Atty. Rashy Rellosa, NPC Spokesperson, also spoke on the rights of data subjects as well as responsibilities of organizations who are recipients of the former’s personal details. END

For more information, visit www.vancouverpcg.dfa.gov.ph / www.vancouverpcg.org. / https://www.facebook.com/PHinVancouver.