The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) puts premium value on your right to privacy and wants you to be aware on how we collect, use, and share your personal data, in accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, issuances of the National Privacy Commission, and other relevant data protection and privacy laws (collectively referred to as Privacy Laws)
DISCLOSURE
Your personal or sensitive personal information shall not be disclosed without your express consent. You may ask the DOST to refrain or discontinue collecting, using or disclosing said information at any time. Your personal or sensitive personal information shall be disclosed if it is required by law.
SECURITY
The DOST is committed to protect your personal data. We use reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical and technical measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction, taking into due account the risks involved in the processing and the nature of your personal data.
PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES/UPDATES
We reserve the right to amend, modify or change our Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with the latest pertinent laws, circulars, and other government rules and regulations. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy regularly for the latest modifications,if any.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
For any questions and/or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through this email address: dost-itd@dost.gov.ph