Privacy Policy

PSHS data privacy notice

Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is aware of the need to keep the personal data of its stakeholders (e.g., students, alumni, applicants) private and secured for purely legitimate purposes. This legitimate purpose is in accordance with our mandate and duties under Republic Act No. 8496 as amended by Republic Act No. 9036.

Our goal is to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and cooperate fully with the National Privacy Commission (NPC). We value your privacy as much as we value ours. Our commitment to providing quality education to our students is as important as our commitment in keeping your personal data safe. We are aware that personal data comprises one's identity and in this modern times, personal and sensitive information's confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Sharing of information

Below are specific situations when we may share or disclose your personal information to others:

— Posting of acceptance to universities, including overall percentage ratings achieved by the school which may reflect the student's name in school bulletin boards and campus websites

— Posting of class lists and class schedules in school bulletin boards or other places within the campus and the school's official websites

— Sharing of information to persons, including parents, guardians or next of kin, as required by law or on a need-to-know basis as determined by the school to promote your best interests, protect your health, safety and security (e.g., CCTV), or that of others

— Providing academic institutions, companies, government agencies, private or public corporations, or the like, upon their request, with scholastic ranking information or certification of good moral character for purposes of admission

— Sharing information to potential donors, funders or benefactors for purposes of scholarship, grants and other forms of assistance (e.g., research assistance or funding)

— Distributing the list of graduates and awardees during commencement exercises

— Reporting and/or disclosing information to the NPC and other government bodies or agencies (e.g., Commission on Higher Education, Department of Education)

— Sharing of information for ranking purposes

— Responding to inquiries verifying that you are a bona fide student or graduate of the school with corresponding degree/s earned and honor/s when applicable

— Conducting research or surveys for purposes of institutional development

— Sharing your directory information to the school's alumni association which reflects your name, degree/s and honor/s earned, contact information as well as such other personal information that will enable your identity to be verified

— Sharing of personal information among the school's officials like the management committee, executive committee, and the Board of Trustees (BOT) in order to decide on disciplinary cases which you may be involved in while enrolled at PSHS

— Publishing academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements and success, including honors lists and names of awardees in school bulletin boards, website, social media sites and publications

— In school's application for competitions, seminars, and trainings where you may belong

— Sharing your academic accomplishments or honors and co-curricular or extracurricular achievements with schools you graduated from or was previously enrolled in, upon their request

— Marketing or advertising to promote the school, including its activities and events, through photos, videos, brochures, website posting, newspaper advertisements, physical and electronic bulletin boards, and other media

— Publishing communications with journalistic content, such as news information in PSHS' publications, social media sites and news and media organizations

— Live-streaming of University events and posting them on official PSHS websites for certain periods

— Complying with court orders, subpoenas and/or other legal obligations

PSHS data privacy notice

Collection of information

Access to information

Sharing of information

Data protection

Confidentiality

Your rights

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