To reinforce its commitment to protecting personal data and upholding the principles of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), Mindoro State University (MinSU) launched Project PRACTICE (Promoting Responsible Action for Compliance and Transparency in Information and Commitment to Education) on December 20, 2024.
Spearheaded by Atty. Sherlyn A. Layesa, Attorney IV and MinSU’s Data Privacy Officer, Project PRACTICE is designed to integrate responsible data practices into the university’s daily operations. It highlights MinSU’s commitment to balancing academic excellence with the protection of personal data, ensuring legal compliance while fostering accountability and transparency across its operations.
As part of Project PRACTICE, an orientation for faculty and staff was held at the University Auditorium, Main Campus, Alcate, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro on the same day. The orientation aimed to raise awareness among faculty and staff about responsible data management practices and how to safeguard personal and sensitive information.
During her presentation, Atty. Layesa emphasized the crucial role of the Data Privacy Act in university operations. “The Act serves as the foundation for safeguarding personal information, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders,” she stated. To make the session more engaging, she incorporated videos and real-life examples of situations where personal information was at risk. She also stressed the critical role MinSU employees play in protecting sensitive data, noting that their efforts contribute significantly to the institution’s credibility and growth.
Atty. Layesa shared that Project PRACTICE is just the beginning of MinSU’s broader initiatives to strengthen its data privacy programs. The project will be implemented across all campuses and will include a series of training and awareness programs to educate both employees and students about their responsibilities under the law. The ultimate goal of Project PRACTICE is to foster a culture that values both access to information and respect for data privacy.
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