The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring that your privacy is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This notice provides information on what data is collected and how it is used within the Integrated Data Management System (IDMS) of the DSWD Field Office VIII.

What Data is Collected: The following personal data is collected from you when you use the system, including but not limited to:

– Name and contact information

– User account information

– Usage data and preferences

– Device information

How Data is Used: Personal data is used to authenticate users and provide access to authorized services, send important notifications and updates, tailor experience based on preferences, identify areas for improvement and optimize our services. DSWD FO VIII will not share your personal data with any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

Data Minimization and Retention: The IDMS collects and processes personal data that is necessary for the specified purposes. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to achieve the specified purposes, unless otherwise required by law. DSWD FO VIII have implemented appropriate measures to ensure the secure deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.

Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct and erase or block your personal data, as well as exercise other rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012. If you have any questions or concerns about your data privacy, please contact our Compliance Officer for Privacy at cop.fo8@dswd.gov.ph.

By using the system, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data and acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice.