DPA Compliance in the Philippines
Helping insurance providers meet data privacy obligations under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and Joint Advisories from the NPC and Insurance Commission.
In today’s rapidly digitizing economy, organizations in the Philippine insurance sector handle massive volumes of Sensitive Personal Information (SPI). This makes them prime targets for cyber threats — and places them under strict regulatory oversight. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Insurance Commission (IC) have jointly reinforced the industry’s responsibility to implement strong data protection controls and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs).
Backed by the Data Privacy Act of 2012, these regulations are designed to ensure the ethical and secure processing of policyholders’ data while fostering digital trust.
The legal framework for data privacy in the Philippine insurance industry is based on:
- The 1987 Constitution – guaranteeing every citizen’s right to privacy
- The Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) – establishing privacy obligations for any entity handling personal data
- The Amended Insurance Code (RA 10607) – regulating insurers and requiring secure, ethical data practices
This framework applies to all regulated entities, including:
- Life and non-life insurance providers
- Pre-need companies and HMOs
- Insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, and intermediaries
- Mutual benefit associations/li>
- Personal Information Processors (PIPs) working with the above
Resecurity offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and data privacy solutions designed to help insurers align with the Data Privacy Act and the latest NPC-IC Joint Advisory. We enable organizations to implement advanced PETs while streamlining compliance, protecting customers, and reducing operational risks.
Privacy-Enhancing Technology (PET) Implementation
Resecurity helps insurers deploy PETs including:
- Anonymization, pseudonymization, and differential privacy
- Homomorphic encryption and secure multi-party computation
- Federated learning and distributed analytics
- Threshold secret sharing and Personal Data Stores (PDS)
Risk Assessment & Breach Response
We assist in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), simulating potential vulnerabilities and evaluating the effectiveness of current security controls. Our platform supports:
- Real-time breach detection
- 24/7 threat monitoring and response
- Compliance-ready reporting for incidents and audits
Automated Compliance Monitoring
Stay continuously aligned with NPC and IC requirements using Resecurity’s real-time dashboards and reporting tools. Our solutions help:
- Monitor third-party processors
- Track PET performance and security posture
- Document compliance activities for audits
Training & Governance Support
We support your compliance culture with:
- Employee awareness and training programs
- Policy review and privacy framework updates
- Strategic consulting on data governance best practices
Failure to comply with the DPA and NPC-IC advisories can result in:
- Financial penalties for privacy violations
- Reputational damage and loss of customer trust
- Regulatory investigations and business disruption
Resecurity is a global leader in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and compliance solutions. We help Philippine insurance organizations proactively manage risk, comply with evolving regulations, and build lasting digital trust.
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