Data Privacy Act, Electronic Commerce Act and Rules of Electronic Evidence

Flashcards about Sensitive personal information, Principle of proportionality, Personal data breach, Electronic Commerce Act of 2000, and Rules on Electronic Evidence

What is Sensitive Personal Information?

Personal information requiring higher protection due to its sensitivity.

What is the Principle of Proportionality?

Ensuring that the processing of personal data is adequate, relevant, and not excessive.

What constitutes a Personal Data Breach?

A security incident that results in accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data.

What is the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 (RA 8792)?

A Philippine law providing legal recognition to electronic documents and promoting e-commerce.

What is the main goal of Electronic Commerce Act?

Facilitates domestic and international transactions through electronic means.

What is an electronic data message?

Information generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic means.

What is an electronic document?

Information represented electronically, establishing a right or extinguishing an obligation.

What is an electronic signature?

A distinctive mark in electronic form used to authenticate an electronic document.

Which court rules provide for the admissibility of electronic documents in court?

The Rules on Electronic Evidence (A.M. No. 01-7-01-SC)

What is the definition of an electronic data message according to the Rules on Electronic Evidence?

Information generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means.

What is the definition of an electronic document according to the Rules on Electronic Evidence?

Information represented electronically, by which a right is established or an obligation extinguished.

What is considered ephemeral electronic communication?

Telephone conversations, text messages, chatroom sessions, streaming audio, streaming video, and other electronic forms of communication

How is the authenticity of an electronic document proven?

Proving it had been digitally signed or by other evidence showing its integrity and reliability.

Under what conditions is an electronic document admissible in court?

Admissible as evidence if compliant with the Rules of Court and authenticated properly.