Data Privacy & Protection
Protecting Your Information. Upholding Your Trust.
At Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc., we recognize that protecting personal information is an essential part of our responsibility as an educational institution.
We are committed to respecting the privacy rights of our students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and applicable issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
Our commitment to data privacy reflects our dedication to maintaining a responsible, transparent, and trustworthy educational environment.
1. National Privacy Commission (NPC) Registration
Officially Registered with the National Privacy Commission
Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. is registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and has been issued its official NPC Seal of Registration.
The seal signifies the institution's registration of its Data Protection Officer and applicable Data Processing Systems with the Commission.
This registration represents an important component of our commitment to data privacy accountability and our continuing responsibilities under Philippine data protection laws.
Registration Information
Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. is registered with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and has been issued its official NPC Seal of Registration.
The seal signifies the institution's registration of its Data Protection Officer and applicable Data Processing Systems with the Commission.
This registration represents an important component of our commitment to data privacy accountability and our continuing responsibilities under Philippine data protection laws.
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Registered Institution: Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc.
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Regulatory Authority: National Privacy Commission (NPC), Philippines
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Registration Number: PIC-013-741-2026
The NPC Seal of Registration serves as proof of registration and should not be interpreted as certification of complete compliance with all data privacy requirements.
2. Our Data Privacy Commitment
Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. recognizes the importance of protecting personal data throughout its academic, administrative, and institutional activities.
The school is committed to observing three fundamental principles of data privacy:
Transparency
We aim to provide clear information about how and why personal information is collected, used, stored, and otherwise processed.
Legitimate Purpose
Personal information must be processed for specified, lawful, and legitimate purposes connected with the institution's educational and administrative responsibilities.
Proportionality
Only personal information that is adequate, relevant, and necessary for a legitimate purpose should be collected and processed.
These principles guide our approach to responsible information management.
3. Privacy Notice
Information We Collect
Depending on the nature of an individual's relationship with the institution, Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
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Personal details: Full name, date of birth, sex, citizenship, and contact information.
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Student information: Enrollment records, student identification numbers, academic history, grades, attendance, and other educational records.
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Parent or guardian information: Names, contact details, and other information necessary for school-related communication.
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Employee information: Employment records, professional qualifications, and other personnel-related documents.
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Financial information: Tuition payment records, billing information, and other relevant financial transactions.
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Sensitive personal information: Health information and other legally protected information when necessary and permitted by law.
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Website information: Information voluntarily submitted through online inquiries, forms, or other digital services.
The information actually collected may vary according to the services or activities involved.
How We Use Personal Information
Personal information may be processed for legitimate educational, administrative, operational, and legal purposes, including:
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Student admission, enrollment, and registration.
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Academic assessment, monitoring, and record management.
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Communication with students, parents, guardians, and employees.
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Administration of school programs, activities, and services.
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Personnel management and employment administration.
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Processing tuition fees and other authorized financial transactions.
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Maintaining campus safety and institutional security.
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Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful government requirements.
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Responding to inquiries, concerns, requests, and official communications.
Personal information will be processed only where an appropriate legal basis exists, including consent when required, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or other lawful bases recognized under the Data Privacy Act.
Data Storage and Security
Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc. is committed to implementing appropriate organizational, physical, and technical measures for the protection of personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
These measures should be reviewed and improved as necessary to address emerging privacy and security risks.
4. Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, individuals have rights concerning the processing of their personal information.
These include:
Right to Be Informed
You may request access to personal information held about you, subject to applicable legal limitations.
Right to Object
You may object to certain processing activities, subject to applicable laws and lawful grounds for processing.
Right to Rectification
You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure or Blocking
You may request the removal, blocking, or destruction of your personal information when legally justified.
Right to Data Portability
Where applicable legal conditions are met, you may request a copy of your personal data in an appropriate format.
Right to File a Complaint
You have the right to raise privacy concerns and file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission in accordance with its procedures.
Right to Damages
You may seek compensation for damages arising from violations of your data privacy rights, subject to applicable laws.
Requests involving minors may require appropriate verification of parental authority, guardianship, or other lawful representation.
