This is a complicated subject, so here’s what we understand about it for now.
“The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of Internet libel and majority of the provisions of Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act,” reports Tetch Torres-Tupas on Inquirer.net.
However, only the original author may be charged with libel. Those who read or react to the libelous content aren’t included in the offense.
Fortunately, the SC ruled that it’s unconstitutional for the Department of Justice to take down data or block websites. The government is likewise not allowed to keep tabs on people through the collection of real-time traffic data.
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