Philippine Academy of Sakya is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the applicant's personal information (name, date of birth, sex, address), academic records (previous school, grade level, report cards), parent/guardian contact details, and supporting documents you upload as part of the admission process.
2. How We Use It
Your information is used solely to evaluate and process this application for admission, to communicate with you regarding your application status, and to maintain official academic and enrollment records if admitted.
3. How We Protect It
Sensitive personal information is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. Access is restricted to authorized school personnel (registrar and administration) on a need-to-know basis, and all access is logged in a tamper-evident audit trail.
4. Data Retention & Sharing
We retain your information only as long as necessary for admission and enrollment purposes or as required by law. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except where required by the Department of Education or by law.
5. Your Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to be informed, to access, to correct, and to object to the processing of your personal data, and to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission. To exercise these rights, contact the school registrar.
By checking the consent box, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy and consent to the collection and processing of the information provided.