The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) has launched an investigation into an incident involving the unauthorized posting of personal data on a Facebook group, reaffirming its commitment to protect patient and staff information under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).
In a public notice, the VMMC said it has taken immediate action to address the incident, including reporting the matter to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and notifying affected individuals, in compliance with legal requirements.
The hospital stressed that any unauthorized disclosure, sharing, posting, or misuse of personal information—whether committed by hospital personnel, contractors, or third parties—will not be tolerated. Such actions, it said, constitute violations of both the law and VMMC’s internal policies and may result in strict disciplinary measures and legal remedies, including referral to the NPC for investigation and possible sanctions.
“We remain committed to protecting the rights of our patients, staff, and stakeholders, and to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security,” the VMMC said.
