Category Archives: Internet & Tech

Regulation of Ride-Sharing Services, Transportation Network Vehicle Service

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[Note: On 8 May 2015, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) issued Department Order No. 2015-011, amending Department Order No. 97-1092. Among the amendment is the provision of the Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS), which basically refers to existing “ride-sharing” or “app-based ride-hailing” services like Uber and GrabCar. The Philippines is the FIRST country in the world to regulate this service. There is, of course, an opposition from operators of taxis and Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), which are required to comply with certain requirements (e.g., franchise, insurance coverage). PUVs are common carriers and are issued the corresponding PUV license plates. The TNVS are private vehicles that can operate like PUVs. PUVs must also secure prior approval from the LTFRB before they can raise fares, but TNVS, based on the D.O 2015-011, are not covered by the same requirement. The pertinent portion of Department Order No. 2015-011 relating to TNVS is reproduced below.]

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Table of Contents: Data Privacy Act & IRR

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[This is the Table of Contents of Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (under each Chapter).]

CHAPTER I (RA 10173). General Provisions
>> Rule I (IRR). Preliminary Matters (Secs. 1-3)
>> Rule II (IRR). Scope of Application (Secs. 4-7)
CHAPTER II (RA 10173). The National Privacy Commission
>> Rule  III (IRR). National Privacy Commission (Secs. 8-16)
CHAPTER III (RA 10173). Processing of Personal Information
>> Rule IV (IRR). Data Privacy Principles (Secs. 17-20)
>> Rule V (IRR). Lawful Processing of Personal Data (Secs. 21-24)
>> Rule VI (IRR). Security Measures for Protection of Personal Data (Secs. 25-29)
>> Rule VII (IRR). Security of Sensitive Personal Information in Government (Secs. 30-33)
CHAPTER IV (RA 10173). Rights of Subject Data
>> Rule VIII (IRR). Rights of Data Subject (Secs. 34-37)
CHAPTER V (RA 10173). Security of Personal Information
>> Rule IX (IRR). Data Breach Notification (Secs. 38-42)
CHAPTER VI (RA 10173). Accountability for Transfer of Personal Information
>> Rule X (IRR). Outsourcing and Subcontracting Agreements (Secs. 43-45)
>> Rule XI (IRR). Registration and Compliance Requirements (Secs. 46-49)
>> Rule XII (IRR). Rules on Accountability (Secs. 50-51)
CHAPTER VII (RA 10173). Security of Sensitive Personal Information in Government
>> Rule VII (IRR). Security of Sensitive Personal Information in Government (Secs. 30-33)
CHAPTER VIII (RA 10173). Penalties
>> Rule XIII (IRR). Penalties (Secs. 52-65)
>> Rule XIV (IRR). Miscellaneous Provisions (Secs. 66-72) 

Cybercrimes under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175)

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The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175, “An Act Defining Cybercrime, Providing For The Prevention, Investigation, Suppression And The Imposition Of Penalties Therefor And For Other Purposes”) was signed by President Aquino on 12 September 2012. It will take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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