TÜV Certified Data Protection Officer
for Region 8

Yes. Under IRR Section 26(a) and NPC Advisory 2017-01, every organization that processes personal data must designate a DPO — there is no size threshold and no small-business exemption. What size decides is whether you must also register your data processing systems with the NPC: 250 or more persons employed, sensitive personal information on 1,000 or more individuals, processing likely to pose a risk to rights and freedoms, or automated decision-making or profiling. If none of those applies you still appoint a DPO and file a notarized sworn declaration instead. A short assessment settles it — start here.

Pricing depends on your organization's size, industry, and the scope of work. We offer flexible models — monthly retainers, project-based, or hourly. There's no public price list because every business is different; contact us for a quote tailored to you.

TÜV is a globally recognized certification body. A TÜV Certified Data Protection Officer (Cert #7000532) has passed rigorous training and examination in data protection law, privacy management, and risk assessment — so you're working with a verified expert, not just a self-described one.

The National Privacy Commission can investigate complaints and impose administrative fines of 0.5%–3% of your prior-year annual gross income for a grave infraction — capped at ₱5 million for any single act — plus ₱50,000–₱200,000 per infraction for failing to register. RA 10173 carries imprisonment separately, for serious offences, and it falls on responsible officers personally. Beyond penalties, a breach or public complaint damages customer trust. Compliance is far cheaper than enforcement.

I'm based in Dulag, Leyte and specialize in Region 8 (Leyte, Samar, Biliran), but I can serve organizations anywhere in the Philippines through remote consulting, virtual training, and periodic on-site visits as needed.