Reminder on Sharing Photos and Videos Containing Personal Data
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) reminds the public of the responsible sharing of photos and videos containing personal data.
Under the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), the processing or sharing of photos and videos containing personal information must have a lawful basis and must adhere to the general data privacy principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality. Unlawful processing of personal data is a violation of the DPA with corresponding administrative fines and criminal penalties as may be applicable.
Sharing of photos and videos containing personal data on social media platforms, especially with sensitive personal information, can be exploited by malicious actors for identity theft, fraud, or other illegal activities. Furthermore, sharing sensitive content online may expose individuals to cyberbullying, harassment, or stalking.
In this regard, the NPC emphasizes the importance of respecting data subject rights, most especially in social media platforms. As individuals engage online, they must exercise caution and be responsible in safeguarding their own and other people’s data privacy rights.
The NPC, in its commitment to uphold the principles of the DPA, will be relentless in enforcing the law to ensure the protection of every Filipino’s data subject rights. Likewise, it is important for all individuals to adhere to the provisions of the DPA and exercise utmost diligence in sharing and reposting content on social media.
For more information, visit our official website at www.privacy.gov.ph.
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