Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) Compliance
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information in accordance with Philippine privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Name, date of birth, age, gender
- Contact details (address, phone number, email)
- Government-issued identification numbers
- Emergency contact information
Health Information:
- Medical history and current conditions
- Consultation records and diagnoses
- Immunization and vaccination records
- Vital signs and health metrics
- Prescriptions and treatment plans
- Family planning and maternal health information
System Usage Information:
- Login times and access logs
- Appointment bookings and history
- User activity within the system
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide healthcare services and maintain comprehensive medical records
- Schedule and manage appointments with healthcare providers
- Generate medical certificates and health documentation
- Track immunizations and vaccination schedules
- Manage medical inventory and supplies
- Conduct health programs and community outreach
- Generate reports and analytics to improve health center operations
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Communicate important health information and reminders
3. How We Protect Your Information
- Encrypted data transmission using industry-standard protocols
- Access controls limiting information to authorized staff only
- Role-based permissions ensuring staff see only necessary information
- Regular security updates and system monitoring
- Secure backup systems to prevent data loss
- Audit logs tracking who accesses what information and when
- Staff training on data privacy and security best practices
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Healthcare Providers: Authorized medical staff involved in your care
- Government Agencies: As required by law (e.g., reportable diseases, vital statistics)
- Emergency Situations: When necessary to protect life or health
We will NOT share your information:
- For marketing purposes
- With unauthorized third parties
- Outside the scope of healthcare services without your consent
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal and health information
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Object: Object to certain processing of your data
- Erasure/Blocking: Request deletion or blocking of information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Data Portability: Obtain your information in a portable format
- Lodge Complaints: File complaints with the National Privacy Commission
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide ongoing healthcare services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain medical records as required by law (typically 5-10 years minimum)
7. Children's Privacy
Parents or legal guardians must provide consent for the collection and processing of children's health information. Guardians can access and manage their children's health records through the system.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes and the updated policy will be posted on the system.
9. Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, questions, or to exercise your data subject rights, contact:
Data Privacy Officer
Barangay Health Center
Email: privacy@salbar.local
Phone: [Contact Number]
National Privacy Commission:
Website: www.privacy.gov.ph
Email: info@privacy.gov.ph
Last Updated: January 2025