Barangay Information System

Terms and Conditions & Privacy Statement

Effective Date: [Insert Date] | Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Barangay Information System ("SmartBarangay"). By creating an account, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement. This system is designed to facilitate barangay services, record-keeping, and resident management.

Your privacy and data security are important to us. We process your personal data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management.

2. Terms and Conditions

2.1. Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete personal information during registration.
  • Your account is for personal use only. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.
  • The Barangay reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts found to contain false or misleading information.

2.2. Use of the System

  • The System is intended for barangay-related services such as record verification, document requests, and community notices.
  • You may not use the System for illegal activities, harassment, or unauthorized data collection.
  • The Barangay reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate access to the System at its discretion.

2.3. Data Security & Compliance

  • Your data is processed in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, ensuring transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality.
  • We implement security measures aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 standards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

3. Privacy Statement

3.1. Information We Collect

By creating an account, you consent to the collection of the following:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Full name, date of birth, address, contact details.
  • Barangay-Related Data: Residency status, issued documents, community participation records.
  • System Logs: IP addresses, device information, login timestamps.

3.2. Purpose of Data Collection

Your information will be used for:

  • Processing barangay services and requests.
  • Maintaining resident records for governance and community management.
  • Improving system security and service efficiency.

3.3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties except:

  • When required by law or legal authority (e.g., law enforcement, government compliance).
  • With your explicit consent for specific services (e.g., assistance programs, emergency response coordination).

3.4. Data Retention & Deletion

  • Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.
  • Upon request, you may ask for data correction or deletion, subject to barangay data retention policies.

3.5. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

Under Republic Act No. 10173, you have the right to:

  • Be informed of how your data is collected and used.
  • Access and request copies of your personal data.
  • Correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and governance requirements.
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent.

4. Changes to This Policy

The Barangay reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions and Privacy Statement at any time. Updates will be posted within the System, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

5. Contact Information

For concerns or inquiries about data privacy and security, you may contact:

[Insert Barangay Official]

Email: smartbarangay101@gmail.com

Phone: 0967-1829-646