Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Local Government Unit of Bani, Pangasinan

This Privacy Notice informs you of our policy regarding the data we collect and how we use, transfer/disclose, and store/retain/dispose or otherwise process your data.

We respect your right to privacy and aim to comply with the requirements of all relevant privacy and data protection laws, particularly the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA). As in the case of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), we also seek to strike a balance between your privacy and the free flow of information, especially when pursuing our legitimate interests and when necessary to carry out our responsibilities.

In this NOTICE, the terms “data” and “information” are used interchangeably. When we speak of “personal data,” the term includes the concepts of personal information, sensitive personal information, and privileged information. The first two are typically used to identify you distinctively. For their exact definitions, you may refer to the DPA text or visit the office of the Designated Data Protection Officer of LGU. You should also note that while we give examples here to explain this Privacy Notice in simple and clear language, such examples do not form an exhaustive list of all the data that we process.

Information We Collect, Acquire, or Generate

We collect, acquire, or generate your data in many forms. These may consist of written records, photographic and video images, digital material, and even biometric records. Examples include:

1. Information you provide us during your transaction. When you transact with us, we collect, among others:

a. Directory information, (i.e., Name, Address, Gender, Birthdate, Birthplace, Telephone numbers, Email Address, Citizenship, Education, Age, Contact information, and Other relevant information in connection with the transactions with the Local Government Unit);

b. Data about your circumstances, such as your family background, history, marital status, Government Records, and other relevant circumstances and employment records; and

c. Any or all information obtained through interviews and/or other forms of personal data collection

2. Information we process or generate after the collection. When applying to Local Government Unit, as an employee, we may also collect additional information about you, including

1. Name

2. Address

3. Date of Birth

4. Place of Birth

5. Sex

6. Civil Status

7. Height

8. Weight

9. Blood Type

10. GSIS ID No

11. PagIBIG No

12. PhilHealth No

13. SSS No.

14. Tin No.

15. Citizenship

16. Residential Address

17. Zipcode

18. Telephone Number

19. Mobile Number

20. Email Address

21. Family Background

ü Spouse’s Name

ü Occupation

ü Employer/Business Name

ü Telephone Number

ü Father’s Name

ü Mother’s Name

22. Educational Background

ü Elementary

ü Secondary

ü Vocational/Trade Course

ü College

ü Graduate Studies

23. Civil Service Eligibility

24. Work Experience

25. Voluntary Work or Involvement in Civic/Non-Government/People/Voluntary Organization/s

26. Learning and Development (L&D) Interventions/Training Programs Attended

27. Special Skills and Hobbies

28. Consanguinity of affinity to the appointing or recommending chief bureau or office or to the person who has immediate supervision over you in the Bureau or Department where you will be appointed

29. Administrative Offense / criminal charges before any court

30. Crime violation of any law, decree, ordinance or regulation by any court or tribunal

31. Separation from service

32. Candidate in National or local election

33. Acquired status of an immigrant or permanent resident of another country

34. Indigenous/Person with disability/ Solo Parent

35. Character References

36. Signature

We may obtain these additional personal data when you:

ü Avail the Local Government Unit Health Services

ü Register for Covid-19 Vaccination

ü Transact with the Local Government Unit Civil Registry

ü Avail services of the Social Welfare

ü Register as a Senior Citizen resident of the City and avail of its services

ü Apply for employment in the Local Government Unit

ü Apply for Local Government Unit Resident ID

ü Utilize any of the Local Government Unit Electronic Data Processing System

ü Avail service of the City Library

ü Carryout transaction concerning Business Permit

ü Carryout transaction concerning Real Property Tax

3. Unsolicited Information. There may be instances when personal information is sent to or received by us even without our prior request. In such cases, we will determine if we can legitimately keep such information. If it is not related to any of our legitimate interests, we will immediately dispose of the information in a way that will safeguard your privacy. Otherwise, it will be treated in the same manner as the information you provide us as confidential and secure.

Suppose you supply us with the personal data of other individuals (e.g., heirs). In that case, we will request you to certify that you have obtained the consent of such individuals before providing us with their data via consent form from the Local Government Unit Data Protection Officer (DPO).

How We Use Your Information

To the extent permitted or required by law, we use your data to pursue our legitimate interests as a local government unit of the Local Government Unit, including a variety of administrative, research, historical, and statistical purposes. For example, we may use the information we collect for purposes such as but not limited to:

Job Application
Payroll Processing
Avail the Local Government Unit Health Services
Register for Covid-19 Vaccination
Transact with the Local Government Unit Civil Registry
Avail services of the Social Welfare
Register as a Senior Citizen resident of the City and avail its services
Apply for employment in the Local Government Unit
Apply for Local Government Unit Resident ID
Utilize any of the Local Government Unit Electronic Data Processing System
Avail service of the City Library
Carryout transaction concerning Business Permit
Carryout Transactions concerning Real Property Tax
Bids and Awards activities, or
Any other legitimate transaction with the city

We consider the processing of your data for these purposes to be necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations to you, for our compliance with a legal obligation, to protect your vitally important interests, including your life and health, for the performance of tasks we carry out in the public interest (e.g., public order, public safety, etc. ), or for the legitimate interests of the Local Government Unit or a third party, among others. We understand that the DPA imposes stricter rules for processing sensitive personal information and privileged information, and we are fully committed to abiding by those rules.

If we require your consent for any specific use of your data, we will collect it at the appropriate time.

Please note further that we will not subject your date to any automated decision-making process without your prior consent.

How We Share, Disclose, or Transfer Your Information

To the extent permitted or required by law, we may also share, disclose, or transfer your data to other persons or organizations to uphold your interests and/or pursue our legitimate interests as an academic institution. For Example, we may share, disclose, or transfer your data for purposes such as:

1. Internal and External Audit activities

2. Availment of the Local Government Unit programs

ü Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) programs

üOffice For Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA)

ü Youth Development and Welfare Bureau Program like Sports Clinic

ü Local Government Unit Health Services

3. And other programs of the Local Government Unit

How We Store, Retain, and Dispose of Your Information

Your data is stored and transmitted securely in a variety of paper and electronic formats, including databases that are shared between the Local Government Unit different units or offices. The only people able to access data covered by this policy are those covered under this policy and whose functions necessarily require them to access such data. Rest assured that our use of your data will not be excessive. This policy applies to:

The department/units of the Local Government Unit
All employees of the Local Government Unit
All citizens/entities being served in various service units of the Local Government Unit such as but not limited to:

ü Health Services

ü Civil Registry

ü Public Employment Services

ü City Library

ü Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) programs

ü Office For Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)

ü Youth Development and Welfare Bureau

All contractors, suppliers, bidders, and other people working on behalf of the city.

General Staff Guidelines

The only people able to access data are those covered under this policy and whose functions necessarily require them to access such data.

Unless otherwise provided by law or by appropriate policies, we will retain your relevant personal data indefinitely for historical and statistical purposes. A retention period is provided by law and/or Local Government Unit policies, all affected records will be securely disposed of after such period.

Your Rights with Respect to Your Personal Data

Right to be informed,
Right to access,
Right to object,
Right to erase or block,
Right to rectify,
Right to damages,
Right to data portability and
Right to file a complaint.

We recognize these rights concerning your data, as provided by the DPA. If you wish to exercise any of your rights, or should you have any concern or question regarding them, this Notice, or any matter involving data privacy, you may contact the designated DPO of the Local Government Unit at : office.mayor@bani.gov.ph

Changes in the Privacy Notice

We may, from time to time, make changes to this Privacy Notice. On such occasions, we will let you know through our website/s and, when permissible, other means of communication. Any modification is effective immediately upon posting on the website.

Other Local Government Unit Policies

Other policies of the Local Government Unit, which are not inconsistent with this Privacy Notice, will continue to apply. Suppose any provision of this Notice is found unenforceable or invalid by any court with competent jurisdiction. In that case, the invalidity of such a provision will not affect the validity of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.