We are committed to protect and secure personal information and uphold the rights of our data subjects (i.e. employees, partners, and other stakeholders) in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), and its Implementing Rules and Regulation.

      We observe utmost compliance to the strictest standards of security and confidentiality with respect to all personal information and data submitted by our data subjects.

Collection of Personal Information

     Personal information refers to any information whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information, or when put together with other information would directly and certainly identify an individual.

     We may collect and maintain personal information that is provided to us voluntarily when you engage or participate in any of our events, respond to surveys, comment on our website posts, apply for a job, enter into contract with us, or send us any type of communication. We may use software tools, applications, and other forms of data collection technology that automatically collect information that can be retrieved from publicly disclosed Internet data, social media sites and web applications.

How and why we collect personal information?

     We may collect personal information that is provided to us voluntarily when you engage or participate in our events, campaigns and surveys.

     The collected personal information is used for ordinary business processes to provide our stakeholders with quality service such as:

1. Internal record keeping and tracking of status;
2. Providing technical assistance/support;
3. Processing of employment and bid application;
4. Responding to any communication you send us;
5. Other purposes in furtherance of the foregoing.

Who we share your information with?

     Without your express or implied consent, your personal information will not be disclosed to any third party. You may ask us to halt from collecting, using, and sharing your personal information at any time. However, your personal information may be disclosed even without your consent, if the disclosure is required by law to access as part of an investigation into technical problems or misuse.

     When we share your personal information to our partners, vendors and other service providers, and government agencies who need access to such information, we ensure that these partners, vendors and other service providers, and government agencies are bound to us by a non- disclosure agreement that prohibits them from using your personal information for any purpose other than fulfilling their obligations to the PCW.

How long do we store/retain your personal information?

     Your personal information shall be retained only for the period necessary to serve the purpose for which it is collected, or as required under any contract, or by applicable law or policy issuance. Thereafter, your personal information shall be disposed in a secure manner that will prevent further processing, unauthorized access, or disclosure to any other parties.

Personal Information of Minors

     The PCW seeks parental or guardian’s consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information of minors. Parents or guardians may contact us to inquire if we have collected the personal information of their child/ward, and to request that we stop from collecting the personal information or have them deleted. Such requests are subject to our satisfactory verification that the requestor is in fact the parent or legal guardian of the data subject.

Use of Cookies

     Cookies are the small data files that we write into your device when you visit our website. We use cookies so you may access our website with full functionality and excellent user experience. You may opt not to receive cookies by not accepting them or disabling them in your web browser configuration. Keep in mind however that by doing such, you may not be able to use our website’s full features.

     Our website may contain links to third party websites that may also use cookies. Should you use those links and leave our website, please note that we have no control over such third-party sites and your use of their site shall be governed by their data privacy policy.

How do we security of personal information?

     The PCW adopts reasonable technical approaches and measures to safeguard the collected personal information. However, please also note that no method of information systems security and technique is completely secure. Transmission of data over the Internet or information stored on servers that are accessible online is not 100% safe and secure. While we are putting our best efforts to safeguard your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

What Are Your Rights as Data Subject?

     You are afforded with certain rights as a Data Subject in relation to your personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, which includes:
      1. the right to be informed of the processing;
2. the right to object to processing;
3. the right to access your data;
4. the right to modify inaccurate data;
5. the right to erasure or blocking of data; and
6. the right to damages for unlawfully obtained or unauthorized use of personal data.

     If you wish to have access to your personal information in our records; or you think that such personal information we have about you is incomplete, not up-to-date, or otherwise inaccurate, you may freely make the necessary modification by contacting us.

PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES AND UPDATES

     The PCW reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to comply with the latest laws and regulations in order to reflect the changes in our organization’s operations and environment. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy in our website for the latest information.

How can you contact us for complaints?

     For queries, clarifications, and complaints regarding how we process your personal information, you may get in touch with our Data Privacy Officer through the contact details provided below.

For queries and concerns about this Policy, you may contact:

Data Protection Officer
Philippine Commission on Women
1145 JP Laurel St., Malacañang Palace Complex, San Miguel, Manila
Email: oed@pcw.gov.ph

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