Manuel J Santos Hospital
Privacy Policy

At Manuel J. Santos Hospital (MJSH), we highly value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and sensitive information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

We recognize the importance of safeguarding your information and ensuring that all personal data entrusted to us remains secure, confidential, and properly protected. Through this Privacy Policy, we explain how we collect, process, use, store, disclose, and protect your information as part of our healthcare services and hospital operations.

If you are a patient, client, employee, applicant, visitor, supplier, or stakeholder of Manuel J. Santos Hospital, this Privacy Policy applies to you.

MJSH acts as the “Personal Information Controller” of personal data processed for healthcare delivery, patient care, hospital operations, employment processing, research activities, and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

We process personal data only for legitimate purposes and ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your privacy.

MJSH is responsible for ensuring that all personal data processed within the hospital are:
•    collected lawfully and fairly;
•    processed for legitimate purposes;
•    protected through organizational, physical, and technical safeguards;
•    retained only for as long as necessary; and
•    securely disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and hospital policies.

The hospital has designated a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who oversees compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and related privacy regulations.

MJSH may collect and process the following information:

 

Data That Identifies You
•    Full name
•    Date of birth
•    Age
•    Gender
•    Civil status
•    Address
•    Nationality
•    Government-issued identification details
•    PhilHealth, SSS, GSIS, TIN, or other government numbers when necessary

Health, Medical, and Biometric Information
•    Medical history
•    Consultation records
•    Laboratory and diagnostic results
•    Imaging records
•    Treatment and medication information
•    Surgical and procedure records
•    Vital signs and clinical findings
•    Admission and discharge information
•    Follow-up care instructions
•    Emergency medical information

Financial Information
•    Billing information
•    Insurance and HMO details
•    Credit/debit card information
•    Employer details when necessary for healthcare transactions

Contact Details
•    Mobile number
•    Telephone number
•    Email address
•    Emergency contact information
•    Next-of-kin details

Other Sensitive Personal Information
•    CCTV recordings within hospital premises
•    Information necessary for hospital security and safety
•    Other sensitive information necessary for healthcare delivery and legal compliance

MJSH processes personal data only to the extent necessary to provide healthcare services, fulfill operational requirements, and comply with legal obligations.

Under no circumstances will the hospital process more personal data than necessary for the intended purpose.