Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VIII
Privacy Policy
Overview
The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII respects and protects the privacy of our data subjects (employees, clients, providers and other stakeholders) in accordance with Republic Act No.10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.This Privacy Policy Statement explains the manner of collection, use, sharing, disclosure, retention and disposal of Personal and Sensitive Personal Information as defined under the law. We shall ensure compliance with the strictest standards of security and confidentiality with respect to all personal or sensitive personal information submitted by our data subjects.
Scope This Privacy Policy applies to personal information about employees, clients, providers and other stakeholders being maintained, used, processed and/or kept in custody by Department of Science and Technology Region VIII
Types of personal information:
Personal information: Recorded information about a living identifiable or easily identifiable individual.
Sensitive information: Personal information about an individual's race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliations.
Medical information: Information about a living or deceased individual's physical, mental or psychological health.
Collection
Use and Sharing
Disclosure
Retension and Disposal
Effectivity
This Policy shall take effect immediately after being posted on this website. Adopted this _ day of October 2021.
Privacy Policy Changes / Updates
This Privacy Policy will remain effective until any amendments, modifications or changes will be made at any time to comply with the latest directives from laws and regulations.
Questions/Concerns
For any questions and/or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please address your concerns to:
The Data Protection Officer
DOST VIII Regional Office Building Government Center, Candahug 6501 Palo, Leyte, Philippines Tel.Nos.: (053) 888-4203 / 323-6356 Email: records@region8.dost.gov.ph
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