The Bacolod Permits & Licensing Office recognizes their responsibilities under the Republic Act No. 10173 (Act), also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, with respect to the data they collect, record, organize, update, use, consolidate or destruct from online applicants. The personal data obtained from this portal is entered and stored within the City Government's authorized information and communications system and will only be accessed by the authorized personnel. The local government instituted appropriate organizational, technical and physical security measures to ensure the protection of the personal data.