The law enumerates rights familiar with the principles of notification, choice, access, data accuracy and integrity for privacy professionals. It appears that the Philippines law includes a right “to be forgot” in the form of a right to erase or block the data subject’s personal data can be deleted from the data controller’s filing system. […]
Among the rights of a Data Subject, which do you consider as the two important rights? Why?
The most important rights of data subject under Republic Act 10173 are the “Right to be Informed “and “Right to file a complaint” Under R.A. 10173, the provision of information needed for alternative calculation and protection in advertising and labelling practices against false and misleading claims. It is also a right for the consumer. The […]
In Data Privacy Act of 2012, when do you consider aperson as a Data Subject?
A data subject is any person who collects, retains or processes personal information. As you will see a little later, personal data can be accessed via your name, home address or social media posts. Personal data may be applicable to a number of types of data enabling a natural person to be identified or identified. […]
What is Republic Act No. 10175?
On 12 September 2012, President Aquino signed the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175), An Act defining cybercrime, providing for prevention, investigation, suppression and the imposition of sanctions for and for other purposes. Its original objective was to penalize acts such as cybersex, child pornography, identity theft and the country’s unsolicited electronic […]
How many chapters does it contain?
Republic Act No. 10175 Chapter I – “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012” The State recognizes the vital role of the information and communication industries in the overall social and economic development of the nation, such as content production, telecommunications, electronic commerce and data processing. Protecting and safeguarding the integrity of computers, computer and communications systems, […]
What does Chapter 1 section 1of RA 10175 contains?
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”. The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is the first law to criminalize computer crime in the Philippines, which had a strong legal precedent in Philippines criminal law before the law was adopted. The law, divided in 31 chapters, criminalizes various kinds […]
What is the declaration policy of RA 10175?
In the nation’s overall social and economic development, the State acknowledges the vital role played by the ICI, such as content production, telecommunications, eCommunity broadcasting and data processing. The State also recognizes the importance of creating an environment for developing, accelerating and making rational use of ICTs in order to achieve free, easy and […]
What are punishable acts of RA 10175?
The following acts are the cybercrime offense punishable by this Act: Illegal Access – Access without right to the whole or part of a computer system. Illegal Interception – The interception of non- public data transmission to, from, or within a computer system using technical means including electromagnetic emissions from a computer system that transport […]
If found guilty, what are the penalties?
RA 10175 punishes crimes related to the content of the computer, such as cybersex, child pornography, and libel. It also penalizes the unwanted commercial communication or content of products or services advertised or sold. Persons found guilty of cybersex face a prison term or a fine of at least P200000 but not exceeding P1 million […]
Do you think RA 10175 is enough to protect the country and the citizens against various cybercrimes?
The Internet has become the world’s most important technology which not only is utilized by people for contact, but also by companies to become global. Computer and Internet make it possible for companies to implement the popular Electronic Commerce business model. The success of globalization and international business is supported by computers and Internet. […]
Freedom of Coding: He May Be a Black Hat, White Hat or a Phreaker 