In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, the University, through its Data Protection Officer (DPO) and heads of academic, research, and administrative offices as Compliance Officer for Privacy (COP), reiterates the need to protect the personal data of our data subjects (i.e., applicants, students, academic staff, support staff, and alumni).
In relation to a request for the use of personal data needed for the online deployment of data-gathering tools for research (i.e., thesis/dissertation/commissioned research) by internal or external proponents, the final approval of the DPO requires the following:
a) The clearance from an accredited UST Ethics Review Committee;
b) The review and endorsement of the Office of the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation; and
c) The approval of the concerned COPs.
For your reference, Please see the table below for the process, pathway, and requirements for the approval by the COPs.
Thank you.