According to Republic Act 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, the DOST VI is duty-bound to observe and respect the user's data privacy rights. By submitting this form, it is understood that the users: 1) Consents to the collection, use, and processing of his/her personal information; 2) Personal information is necessary for legitimate and non-commercial interests or objectives pursued by the DOST VI and its associations or partners, except where such interests are overridden by fundamental rights and freedoms of the participant/registrant which require protection under the Philippine Constitution; and 3) Is aware of his/her data privacy rights as stated in Chapter IV-Rights of the Data Subject under RA 10173.
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