Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

July 09, 2018

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
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TO: ALL UNDERSECRETARIES' ASSISTANT SECRETARIES;

DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS AND SERVICES, REGIONAL OFFICES;
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SPECIALTY HOSPITALi
POPULATION COMMISSION AND NATIONAL NUTRITION
COUNCIL; CHIEFS OF MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS.
SANITARIA AND INSTITUTES; PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE
HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION; DIRECTORS OF
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL AND TREATMENT
REHABILITATION CENTERS AND OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: Proclamation No. 527 from the Office of the President “Declaring the
Last Week of May of Every Year as National Data Privacy Awareness
Week”

Attached for your information and guidance is a copy of Proclamation No. 527 dated
July 3, 2018 entitled “Declaring the last week of May of every year as National Data Privacy
Awareness Week”. All are hereby directed to participate and assist in the activities of the
celebration.

For dissemination to all concerned.

By Authorit of Secretary of Health:

GERARDO BAYUGO, MD, MPH, CESO III

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Undersecret of Health
Sectoral M agement and Coordination Cluster

Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila 0 Trunk Line 651-7800 Direct Line: 711-9501
Fax: 743-1829, 743-1786 0 URL: hfip://www.doh.gov.gh Email: fi[email protected]
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MALACANANG RECORDS OFFICE

Manila, July 4, 2018

SECRETARY FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III

Department of Health
Manila

Sir:
I have the honor to transmit for your information and guidance,
a certified copy of Proclamation No. 527 dated July 3, 2018 entitled
“DECLARING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL
DATA PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK".

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION NO. 527

DECLARING THE LAST WEEK OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL DATA

PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK

WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution protects and guarantees a person’s right to

privacy, which includes the privacy of communication and correspondence;

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the “Data Privacy Act of
2012," declares as a State policy the protection of the fundamental human right of privacy of
communication while ensuring the free flow of information to promote innovation and
growth;

WHEREAS, the State recognizes the vital role of information and communications
technology in nation—building and its inherent obligation to ensure that personal information
in information and communications systems in the government and in the private sector are
secured and protected; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to inform and educate the public about data privacy,
data protection, and fair information rights and responsibilities as part of reinforcing the
efforts of the National Privacy Commission in protecting personal data and ensuring the
Philippines’ compliance with international standards for data protection;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE, President of the Philippines, by

virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby declare
the last week of May of every year as “National Data Privacy Awareness Week.”

The National Privacy Commission shall lead the above celebration. All departments,
bureaus and agencies of the national government, including government—owned or —
controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges, are hereby directed, and
local government units and the private sector are encouraged, to participate and assist
in the activities of the celebration.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
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Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

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