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CHAPTER IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SEC. 38. Interpretation. – Any doubt in the
interpretation of any provision of this Act shall be
liberally interpreted in a manner mindful of the rights
and interests of the individual about whom personal
information is processed.
SEC. 39. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). –
Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act,
the Commission shall promulgate the rules and
regulations to effectively implement the provisions of
this Act.
SEC. 40. Reports and Information. – The Commission
shall annually report to the President and Congress on
its activities in carrying out the provisions of this Act.
The Commission shall undertake whatever efforts it
may determine to be necessary or appropriate to
inform and educate the public of data privacy, data
protection and fair information rights and
responsibilities.
SEC. 41. Appropriations Clause. – The Commission shall
be provided with an initial appropriation of Twenty
million pesos (Php20,000,000.00) to be drawn from the
national government. Appropriations for the
succeeding years shall be included in the General