Vision
A society where personal data is protected, used fairly and ethically.
Mission
To protect personal data by promoting and enforcing data protection legislation.
Core Values
In fulfilling its mandate under the Act, the PDPC is guided by eight (8) core values that define its culture, decision-making, and interactions with stakeholders. These core values are Accountability, Confidentiality, Cooperation, Transparency, Fairness, Adaptability, Integrity and Resilience.
The initial letter of each value forms the acronym “ACCT FAIR”, which serves as a memorable slogan representing the PDPC’s commitment to uphold ethical standards, promote trust, and ensure effective personal data protection.
Accountability - Take responsibility for monitoring compliance, registering data
controllers, data processors and addressing complaints.
Confidentiality - Ensure privacy to uphold trust in the course of discharging our duties.
Cooperation - Establish partnerships with other data protection authorities nationally and internationally.
Transparency - Convey correct, timely and complete information about our services.
Fairness - Ensure impartiality and justice when dealing with alleged violations of personal data protection principles and taking measures.
Adaptability - Stay agile and flexible to adapt to the evolving data technologies.
Integrity - Maintain ethics in the course of discharging our duties.
Resilience - Maintain effectiveness in the face of evolving personal data protection environment.