Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS)
The Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS) of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is a digital platform designed to facilitate scholarship registration, identity verification, and related program processes. TESDA is committed to protecting the personal information of all applicants, beneficiaries, and authorized users in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).
Personal Data Collected
TESDA collects and processes the following personal data through the BSRS for account creation, scholarship application, and identity verification:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Email Address
- Contact Number
- Home Address (as applicable)
- Academic and eligibility information
- Biometric data (fingerprint, facial scan or other applicable biometric identifiers)
- Submitted documents and credentials uploaded by the user
TESDA may also process personal information of visitors or third parties entering TESDA facilities, such as video recordings and other basic identifying information.
Basis of Processing
TESDA processes personal data in compliance with:
- The Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its IRR
- TESDA's statutory and regulatory mandate under R.A. 7796 (TESDA Act of 1994)
- Relevant scholarship program guidelines and issuances
- Requirements for identity verification and fraud prevention
- TESDA's legitimate functions as a government agency
- Integration and validation with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in accordance with Republic Act No. 11055 (Philippine Identification System Act) and its IRR for verification of identity and demographic information
How Data is Collected
Personal information is collected directly from users during account creation, registration, uploading of requirements, and biometric enrollment. The system also collects device-based metadata such as time stamps, IP addresses, and system logs for security and audit purposes.
How Data is Used
TESDA collects, stores, and uses personal and biometric data to:
- Create and manage BSRS user accounts
- Verify identities using biometric authentication
- Process scholarship applications, supporting documents, and eligibility requirements
- Communicate with applicants and beneficiaries regarding their applications
- Maintain accurate records for evaluation, reporting, and documentation
- Generate statistics and analytics for program improvement
- Conduct security monitoring, audit, and verification of system usage
Personal data shall be processed only to the extent necessary to fulfill TESDA's mandate and the services requested by the user.
Disclosure and Sharing of Information
TESDA does not sell, trade, or share personal data with unauthorized parties. Personal information may only be disclosed or shared under the following circumstances:
- With the data subject's consent
- As required by law or regulation
- With relevant government agencies for scholarship validation, monitoring, or audit
- With TESDA-accredited institutions or partners involved in scholarship delivery
- With law enforcement authorities, when necessary for the enforcement of applicable laws
- With PhilSys/Philippine Statistics Authority for identity verification and validation purposes under lawful agreements
Any sharing of information is done in accordance with data protection standards and confidentiality requirements.
Risks Involved
TESDA recognizes that processing personal and biometric data may expose individuals to risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, ransomware, or system vulnerabilities. TESDA undertakes to ensure that only adequate, relevant, and necessary data are collected and processed. Appropriate safeguards and incident-handling procedures are in place to manage and mitigate risks.
How Data Is Protected
Storage, Security, Disposal, and Retention
TESDA safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data through organizational, physical, and technical security measures, including:
- Access control and user authentication
- Network and application security controls
- Encryption and data classification
- Secure data storage in government-approved environments
- Regular system audits and security incident management
Personal data collected through the BSRS will be retained in accordance with TESDA's Records Retention and Disposition Schedule, as sanctioned by the National Archives of the Philippines. Once data has served its purpose, it will be securely archived or disposed of using approved destruction methods.
Methods Used for Automated Access
The BSRS may use cookies or similar technologies to gather non-identifiable web traffic data for security and performance monitoring purposes. These may include:
- IP address
- Pages accessed
- Date and time of access
- Geolocation (approximate, device-based)
- Browser type and operating system
- Referring site or platform
No personal data derived from cookies is used for profiling or shared with third-party advertisers.
Changes to the Privacy Notice
TESDA reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Notice at any time. Substantial revisions will be communicated to users through system notifications or official TESDA channels. Previous versions will be retained and may be provided upon request.
Rights of Data Subjects
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Be informed of how your data is processed
- Access your personal data
- Object to data processing under lawful conditions
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure or blocking of unlawfully processed data
- Request data portability
- File a complaint before the National Privacy Commission
- Seek damages for violations of your data privacy rights
To exercise your rights, you may contact TESDA's Data Protection Officer.
How to File a Complaint
If you believe your personal information has been misused, improperly handled, or that any of your data privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint directly with TESDA or with the National Privacy Commission.
Data Protection Officer Contact Details
TESDA Data Protection Officer
TESDA Central Office, 5th Floor Administration Building
TESDA Complex, East Service Road, South Superhighway,
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Tel. No.: 8888-5753
Email: dpo@tesda.gov.ph
