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CYBERCRIME PREVENTION
ACT OF 2012
YOUR SPEAKER: Atty. CHRISTOPHER M.
HERNANDEZ
Supervising Agent
National Bureau of Investigation
Brief background:
The internet was developed for
communication and education
purposes. It evolved when enterprises
learned the presence of several
opportunities to yield benefits for
socialization and entertainment which
turned out to be misused for criminal
activities.
What is Cybercrime?
CYBERCRIMES
are crimes committed :
(1) Cybersex
(4) Libel
Reminder: Freedom of expression
In Article III, Section 4 of the 1987
Constitution of the Philippines specifies
that no law shall be passed abridging the
Freedom of Speech or of Expression.
However, some laws limit this Freedom, for
example:
• Criminalizes libel and slander by act or
deed
• Protection of National Security, blasphemy
against decency and good customs
Sec 5. Other Offenses
SA CHRISTOPHER M. HERNANDEZ
National Bureau of Investigation