This Data Privacy Notice sets forth the manner by which
DAVAO ORIENTAL SOFTTECH ACADEMY
collects, records, organizes, stores, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes personal information
submitted through this registration system, in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations.
1) Personal Information Collected
The institution may collect and process personal data you voluntarily provide, including, but not limited to:
- Personal and demographic information (full name, sex, birthdate, age, civil status, nationality, etc.)
- Contact and address information (mobile number, email address, province/city/barangay, and other location details)
- Educational information (preferred course/program, major, previous schools attended, year graduated, etc.)
- Family and guardian information, where applicable (parent/guardian name, relationship, contact details, and address)
- Any other information you intentionally enter in this registration form to support your application
2) Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
Your personal information shall be collected and processed for legitimate academic and administrative purposes,
which may include the following:
- To evaluate and process your registration/application and to establish your applicant profile
- To create, maintain, and manage your student applicant account and related school records
- To communicate notices, updates, and instructions relevant to admission/enrollment and school processes
- To verify the accuracy, completeness, and authenticity of the information you have submitted
- To comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and lawful directives, as may be applicable
Processing is undertaken pursuant to your consent, the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
or pre-contractual measures, and/or compliance with legal obligations, as applicable under RA 10173.
3) Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information
Access to personal information shall be limited to authorized personnel of
DAVAO ORIENTAL SOFTTECH ACADEMY
who have a legitimate need to know such information in connection with official school functions.
The institution does not sell or commercially distribute personal information.
Disclosure to third parties may occur only when you have provided consent, it is required by law,
it is compelled by lawful order, or it is otherwise permitted under applicable regulations.
4) Data Protection and Security Measures
DAVAO ORIENTAL SOFTTECH ACADEMY
implements reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal data
against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, loss, or destruction. These measures may include,
where appropriate, access controls, authentication procedures, audit trails, and secured storage practices.
5) Retention and Disposal
Personal information shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated herein,
or for such period as may be required under law, regulations, and institutional record-keeping policies.
Thereafter, data shall be securely disposed of or anonymized, consistent with applicable standards.
6) Rights of the Data Subject
In accordance with RA 10173, you may exercise your rights as a data subject, which may include the right to:
- Be informed regarding the processing of your personal information
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information, subject to applicable requirements
- Request the correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information
- Object to processing in certain circumstances, and/or withdraw consent, subject to legal and institutional limitations
By selecting “I Agree” and by ticking the consent checkbox, you hereby affirm that you have read and understood
this Data Privacy Notice, that the information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge,
and that you voluntarily grant DAVAO ORIENTAL SOFTTECH ACADEMY your consent to collect and process
your personal information for the purposes stated herein.