Data Privacy Basics Goes to Makati

The popular Data Privacy Basics series offered Data Privacy Philippines and Digital Freedom Network was recently held for the first time in Makati City. The event, a free introductory seminar on the basics on data pricacy, was held on September —- in Spaces Makati, care of DPP and DFN’s event co-presenters, The After Six Club and Spaces.

It was a full house for the community event. Attendees included HR officers, Information & Technology practitioners, NGO representatives, finance and banking professionals, and medical professionals. Atty. Mark Anthony Parcia, a partner with Disini and Disini Law Office, led the discussion with an overview of the fundamental concept of privacy, the Data Privacy Act, and the compliance process. Atty. Parcia likewise answered questions from participants, who raised their day-to-day experiences and challenges in complying with the Data Privacy Act.