Which situation does NOT trigger the applicability of the Data Privacy Act?

The applicability of the Data Privacy Act hinges on the relationship between the processing of personal data and the jurisdiction defined by the Act. A juridical entity that is unincorporated in the Philippines does not necessarily fall under the scope of the Data Privacy Act because the Act primarily addresses entities that have a significant presence or incorporation within the jurisdiction.

In situations where the processing pertains to personal information about a Philippine citizen, or when contracts are formed within the country, the Act is triggered due to the geographical and relational links to the Philippines. Similarly, an entity with a branch in the Philippines is subject to the law because it operates within the country’s jurisdiction and is involved in processing personal data there.

However, an unincorporated entity does not have the same legal standing or obligations within the local legal context, as it may not be recognized as having a significant or direct operational footprint in the Philippines. Thus, it lacks the legal connection required to invoke the provisions of the Data Privacy Act, making this scenario the correct answer to the question.