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Philippines AI & Data Privacy

Meet your obligations under the Philippines Data Privacy Act, NPC AI governance circular, and BSP technology risk management framework โ€” with automated compliance built for Philippine-regulated organisations.

Regulatory Landscape

Key Philippines Regulations

Republic Act 10173

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA)

In Force

The Philippines' primary data protection law, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC). Establishes data subject rights, lawful basis for processing, mandatory breach notification, and registration requirements for personal information controllers.

NPC Circular 2023-04

NPC AI Governance Framework

In Force

The National Privacy Commission's guidance on the use of AI in personal data processing โ€” covering algorithmic transparency, automated decision-making, profiling, and accountability requirements for AI systems.

BSP Circular 1140

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas โ€” Technology Risk Management

In Force

BSP's technology risk management framework for financial institutions, covering AI model risk, algorithmic decision-making in credit and fraud, cybersecurity controls, and third-party technology risk.

AI Roadmap 2021โ€“2025

Philippine AI Roadmap

Active

The government's national AI strategy establishing ethical AI principles, governance frameworks, and sector-specific AI deployment guidelines โ€” with a dedicated AI governance working group under DICT.

Compliance Obligations

What Organisations Must Do

Registration with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) as a personal information controller
Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointment and NPC registration
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) for AI systems processing personal data
Mandatory breach notification to NPC within 72 hours of discovery
Algorithmic transparency and explainability for automated decision-making
Data subject rights fulfilment โ€” access, correction, erasure, and portability
BSP technology risk management compliance for financial services AI
Third-party AI vendor due diligence and data processing agreements

How DotCoAi Helps

Built for Philippines Compliance

DPA & NPC Compliance Assessment

Comprehensive gap analysis against the Data Privacy Act and NPC AI governance circular โ€” covering data mapping, PIA workflows, and DPO support.

Privacy Impact Assessments

Structured PIA workflows for AI systems processing Philippine personal data, aligned to NPC requirements and international best practice.

Breach Notification Automation

Automated incident detection and structured breach notification workflows to meet NPC's 72-hour reporting requirement.

BSP Technology Risk Compliance

AI model risk management, algorithmic transparency documentation, and examination-ready reporting for BSP-regulated financial institutions.

Algorithmic Accountability

Explainability frameworks and audit trails for AI-driven decisions โ€” credit scoring, fraud detection, and customer profiling aligned to NPC guidance.

Regulatory Change Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of NPC circulars, BSP issuances, and DICT AI policy updates โ€” with automated impact assessments for your AI systems.

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