Cyber Libel Law

 Coding with Consequence: The Extent of ICT Professionals’ Liability and Computer Laws in the Philippines Written by  AngelaQuinquero  in  Uncategorized Why ICT Professionals Must Be Legally and Ethically Accountable In today’s digital world, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals have access to powerful tools that manage public records, sensitive data, and even government systems. Because of this, their responsibilities go beyond technical skills they must also comply with the law and uphold ethical standards . If a programmer accidentally leaves a system vulnerable, and it gets hacked, who’s at fault? If an IT staff member leaks confidential school records whether intentionally or not can they be sued? The answer is YES.   Extent of ICT Liability: When Mistakes Become Legal Offenses ICT professionals may face: Civil Liability – If someone suffers financial loss due to poor system implementation Criminal Liability – If they c...

          Code, Ethics, and Consequences: The Extent of Liability of ICT Professionals                        Written by  JohnpaulPelaex  in  Uncategorized   ICT Professionals: More Than Just Tech Experts In a fast-paced digital world, ICT professionals — programmers, system administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and IT technicians — play crucial roles in building and securing systems we use every day. But what happens when something goes wrong? Can they be held legally responsible? The answer is: Yes.   Extent of Liability: Why It Matters ICT professionals can be civilly, criminally, or administratively liable if their actions lead to: Data breaches due to negligence Software vulnerabilities left unpatched Privacy violations (ex: leaking user info) Illegal access or tampering with data Complicity in cybercrimes (ex: insider attacks) Even if uni...

🛡️ Cyber Criminals and the Cybercrime Law:  Fighting Invisible Threats              Written by  kentburgos   in  Uncategorized     The Rise of Cyber Criminals In the digital age, criminals no longer need weapons to steal, manipulate, or harm people. They use keyboards, fake websites, and stolen identities . Cyber criminals exploit the internet to commit crimes such as: Phishing – tricking people into giving personal info via fake emails Hacking – unauthorized access to systems or databases Cyberbullying – using the internet to harass or threaten Online fraud – scams through e-commerce or fake job offers Ransomware – locking data and demanding payment for its release    The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10175) To address these rising crimes, the Philippine government passed R.A. 10175 , also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 . It punishes: Illegal access and data ...

  Cyber Libel in the Digital World: Speak with Car Written by  kenthmandar  in  Uncategorized          In today’s hyperconnected world, a single post, tweet, or comment can spread to thousands of people in just a few minutes. While the internet gives us the freedom to express ourselves, it also comes with a serious responsibility. Cyber libel , a punishable crime under Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) , is now one of the biggest issues many Filipinos face today. What is Cyber Libel? Cyber libel is the act of publishing defamatory or false statements about a person online that can damage their reputation. It is criminalized under Section 4(c)(4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175). While traditional libel happens through print or broadcast, cyber libel happens through social media, blogs, online articles, and even group chats . Key Legal Points : It must be defamatory, malicious, ...