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GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL SECURITY MEASURES UNDER DATA PRIVACY ACT
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Technical Security Measures must be adopted to protect personal data, these includes protecting the computer network against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized usage.
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Encryption, authentication process, and other technical security measures that control and limit access of personal data must also be adopted.
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There should be a process for regularly testing, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the security measures adopted.
PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES UNDER DATA PRIVACY ACT
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As part of the physical security measures in protecting personal data, design of office space and work stations, including the physical arrangement of furniture and equipment must be taken into consideration to provide privacy to anyone processing personal data.
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To protect personal data, the duties, responsibilities and schedule of individuals involved in the processing of personal data must be clearly defined to ensure that only the individuals actually performing official duties shall be in the room or work station, at any given time.
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The room and workstation used in the processing of personal data must be secured against natural disasters, power disturbances, external access, and other similar threats.
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
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Employers have the duty to furnish the workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions
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Workers have the right to refuse unsafe work
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An employer who fails or refuses to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Standards may be liable for an administrative fine of Php100,000.00 per day until the violation is corrected.
AMENDMENT IN THE DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENT IN THE ISSUANCE OF A DEFICIENCY TAX ASSESSMENT
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If a taxpayer is found to be liable for deficiency tax or taxes in the course of an investigation conducted by a Revenue Officer, the taxpayer shall be informed through a Notice of Discrepancy.
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The Discussion of Discrepancy shall in no case extend beyond thirty (30) days from receipt of the Notice of Discrepancy.
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The taxpayer must submit all necessary documents that supports his explanation within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Notice of Discrepancy.
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