Dapa National High School (DNHS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data collected from students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and visitors. This notice explains how we collect, process, store, and protect your information in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and its implementing rules and regulations.

• Identification data: Name, date of birth, contact information, address
• Educational records: Grades, attendance, disciplinary records, test scores
• Health and safety data: Medical conditions, emergency contacts, vaccination records
• Financial information: Tuition payments, scholarship records, fee transactions
• Biometric data: Photographs, fingerprints (if applicable for identification systems)
• Digital activity: School email records, learning management system activity

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

• Enrollment, student record management, and academic planning
• Safeguarding student welfare and implementing school policies
• Processing tuition and scholarship applications
• Communicating with parents and guardians regarding school activities
• Compliance with government reporting requirements
• Statistical and administrative purposes
• Emergency response and student support services

DNHS implements reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure, including:

• Restricted access to personal data files and systems
• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security audits and staff training
• Secure document storage and disposal procedures
• Clear data retention schedules

Personal data may be shared with:

• Government agencies: DepEd, Bureau of Internal Revenue, PSA
• Authorized school personnel: Teachers, counselors, administrative staff
• Service providers: Health professionals, transportation services, testing agencies
• Parents/guardians: Of student records (for minors)

Data will not be sold to third parties for commercial purposes.

Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by the school
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Obtain a copy of your records
• Request deletion of data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Lodge a complaint with the school or the National Privacy Commission

Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Academic records are generally retained for 20 years after graduation, in accordance with government standards.

For questions about this privacy notice or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Privacy Officer:

If your concern cannot be resolved by the school, you may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission: