Information We Collect
- Full name and student ID (for verification)
- Email address
- Student ID photo (for verification purposes only)
- Forum posts, comments, and interactions
- IP addresses and browser information for security
How We Use Your Information
- Verify student status
- Manage your forum account
- Moderate content and prevent abuse
- Communicate important updates
Data Protection & RA 10173 Compliance
In compliance with Republic Act 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), we ensure that:
- Your personal data is collected with your explicit consent
- Data is used only for legitimate purposes stated in this policy
- Appropriate security measures protect your information from unauthorized access
- Only authorized administrators can access sensitive user information
- You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your data
Administrator Access & Confidentiality
⚠️ Important Notice:
Only verified administrators have access to user personal information for verification purposes. Any administrator found exposing or sharing user information without proper authorization will be subject to:
- Immediate account termination
- Legal action under Republic Act 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012
- Potential criminal liability with penalties including imprisonment and fines
Under RA 10173, unauthorized processing or breach of personal data may result in:
- Imprisonment of 1 to 3 years for unauthorized processing
- Imprisonment of 1 to 5 years for unauthorized access
- Fines ranging from PHP 500,000 to PHP 5,000,000
- Higher penalties for negligence and intentional breaches
Data Retention
Your data is retained while your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time. Inactive accounts will be deleted after 2 years.
Your Rights Under RA 10173
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed - You have the right to know how your data is processed
- Right to access - You can request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification - You can correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your data
- Right to data portability - You can obtain and transfer your data
- Right to object - You can object to processing of your data
- Right to damages - You can claim damages for data breaches
Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours as required by RA 10173.
Contact Information
For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Email: litlforum.com
- Response time: Within 15 working days
