Welcome to Palawan National School’s Privacy Policy in compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information while ensuring our adherence to the principles and requirements set forth by the DPA.

1. Personal Information Collection and Use

1.1 Purpose: Palawan National School collects and processes personal information for educational and administrative purposes, including but not limited to student enrollment, academic management, communication, and record-keeping.

1.2 Consent: By providing your personal information to Palawan National School, you give your consent for us to collect, use, and process your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the provisions of the DPA.

1.3 Collection: We collect personal information directly from you or your authorized representatives, including parents or legal guardians. We may also collect information through our website and related systems.

1.4 Types of Information: The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to, your name, address, contact details, date of birth, academic records, and any other information required for educational purposes.

1.5 Retention: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

2. Security Measures

2.1 Safeguards: Palawan National School implements appropriate technical, organizational, and physical security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

2.2 Access Control: Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis. Regular security assessments are conducted to ensure the effectiveness of our safeguards.

3. Disclosure and Sharing

3.1 Third Parties: We do not share personal information with third parties except in cases where it is required by law, regulation, or for legitimate educational and administrative purposes.

3.2 Consent for Disclosure: We obtain your consent before disclosing your personal information to third parties, unless such disclosure is mandated by law or necessary for the protection of life, health, or property.

4. Rights of Data Subjects

4.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information. Requests must be submitted in writing and may be subject to verification.

4.2 Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal information at any time. However, this may affect our ability to provide certain educational services.

4.3 Complaints and Inquiries: For inquiries or complaints regarding the processing of your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [contact information].

5. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. The most recent version will be published on our website along with the effective date of the update.

6. Contact Information

For inquiries, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, you may contact us at:

Thank you for entrusting Palawan National School with your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and data protection in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.