It's Fine: National Privacy Commission Sets Administrative Penalties

On August 8, 2022, the NPC issued NPC Circular No. 2022-01 entitled "Guidelines on Administrative Fines" (Guidelines on Administrative Fines), which took effect on August 27, 2022. The Guidelines on Administrative Fines impose administrative penalties on PICs and PIPs found to be non-compliant with the DPA, the DPA IRR, and issuances of the NPC.

The publication of the schedule of fines comes at a time when the NPC has become more active in enforcing the DPA and its related issuances. The administrative fine can amount up to 3% of the annual gross income of the violator, but shall not exceed PHP5 Million (approx. USD88,865). The significant sum is intended to discourage infractions of the DPA, the DPA IRR, and NPC issuances.