MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Sunday called for transparency in the situation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) after a number of deaths due to COVID-19 were reported.
In a statement, CHR underscored that disclosure of information on the PDLs’ deaths will allow government agencies to establish safeguards in prisons to prevent more deaths.
“In light of reported deaths of PDLs while in prisons and detention facilities, CHR calls for transparency and openness from the government in reporting the situation of PDLs in the country,” CHR said.
CHR cited the National Privacy Commission’s statement that the Data Privacy Act “is not a cloak for denying the public’s right to know.”
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