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Cybersecurity readiness and data privacy compliance in local government: Basis for contextualized plan

Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject Field: Public Policy and Administration
Downloads:11
Publish Date:May 28, 2026 8:29 am
Views:34
Volume:197, Issue: 1, May, 2026
Subject:Social Sciences & Psychology
Pages:1181-1214

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the level of cybersecurity readiness and data privacy compliance among Local Government Units (LGUs), focusing on key areas such as technological resources, organizational resources and competencies, and environmental mandates, as well as technical preparedness, policy and regulatory compliance, employee awareness, and organizational resilience. The study was conducted during the academic year 2025–2026. It also sought to determine whether a significant relationship exists between cybersecurity readiness and data privacy compliance using statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was utilized in this study. The respondents consisted of selected LGU personnel who were purposively selected based on their roles in information and communication technology and data handling. Data were gathered through a structured survey questionnaire designed to measure the variables of the study. The collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to describe the levels of cybersecurity readiness and data privacy compliance and to examine the relationships between them. The results revealed that LGUs demonstrate a moderate to high level of cybersecurity readiness and data privacy compliance across all indicators. The study concludes that strengthening technological capabilities, enhancing organizational competencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates are essential. It is therefore recommended that LGUs invest in continuous training, improve policy implementation, and upgrade cybersecurity infrastructure to further enhance data privacy compliance.

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