INTRODUCTION TO

DIGITAL ETIQUETTE,
DIGITAL LAWS,
DIGITAL RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
digital
etiquette
Also known as netiquette, digital etiquette
refers to a set of rules that should be followed
while on the internet.
the common rules of digital etiquette
when communicating on the internet:

01 02 03

Use appropriate Avoid typing in all

Check your facts.
platform. capital letters

04 05

Do not use hurtful Think before you

words. click.
check your facts
Before sharing some information on the
internet, acquire some basis. Read
credible articles to support the
information which you are about to share
to avoid spreading fake news and the
likes.
use appropriate
platform
Aside from the social media platforms, there
are many other online platforms you can use
for
communication. However, it is very
important to select the most appropriate
online platform.
Avoid typing in all capital
letters
Typing in all caps may be perceived
by your readers as yelling. Although
it cannot be avoided all the time, use
it only when necessary
Do not use hurtful
words.
Some of the netizens tend to get hurt or
offended easily by the words which you
may say or write and it could cause you
some unnecessary conflicts.
Think before you
click.
Before clicking a certain emoji reaction
on your friends’ posts or comments
shown on your social media newsfeed,
think of what other people will feel
about it.
 True Necessary

Helpful
THINK
Kind
Inspiring
 DIGITAL LAW

Digital law refers to the legal rights and

constraints governing the utilization of
digital platforms. It is also known as the
law of the internet.
Republic Act No. 10173 - Cybercrime Prevention
Act of 2012
“AN ACT DEFINING CYBERCRIME, PROVIDING FOR THE
PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION, SUPPRESSION AND THE
IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.”
Republic Act No. 10175 - Data Privacy Act of 2012
“AN ACT PROTECTING INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL
INFORMATION IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS IN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR,
CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A NATIONAL PRIVACY
COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

Examples of cybercrimes and data privacy act coverage are included in

the Cybercrime, Digital Security and Data Privacy Act Module.
Freedom of Information (FOI), or the right to information
recognised by Resolution 59 of the UN General Assembly adopted in
1946, as well as by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (1948).This right is indispensable to the exercise of the right of the people and
their organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social,
political and economic decision-making.

Limitations on the right to freedom of expression

Article 19(3) of the ICCPR permits the right to be restricted in the following
respects:
(a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others;
(b) For the protection of national security or of public order, or of public
health or morals.
 DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
01
Digital Rights of ownership are
legal rights aimed at protecting
the creations of the intellect, such
as inventions.
04
Trademarks-are words, phrases or
symbols that identify a creation or
inventions.
02
Copyright-is a legal term used to
describe the rights that creators
have over their literary and
artistic works.
05
Digital Responsibilities are the
personal accountability of technology
users for how they apply technology to
digital responsibilities, activities and
personal goal.
03
Patents-A patent is an exclusive
right granted for an Invention.
06
Computer Law Computer law
encompasses all of the laws that
relate to the transfer, use and
storage of electronic information.
DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Rights of ownership are legal rights aimed at protecting the creations of the intellect, such as
inventions.

Copyright - is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic
works.
Patents - A patent is an exclusive right granted for an Invention.
Trademarks -a re words, phrases or symbols that identify a creation or inventions.

Digital Responsibilities are the personal accountability of technology users for how they apply technology
to digital responsibilities, activities and personal goal. As netizen, some of your digital responsibilities are
the
following:

• Report bullying, harassing or identity theft.

• Credit the works used for resources and researching.
• Download music, videos and other materials legally.
• Not to falsify our identity in any way.
• Utilize proper online etiquette.
• Respect others’ point of view on the internet.
computer law
Computer law encompasses all of the laws that relate to the transfer, use and storage
of electronic information.

Computer Law includes at least the following subjects:

• Contract Law - software license agreements, including

"shrinkwrapcontracts" (i.e., software license contract inside box of
software).
• Privacy - protecting confidential information during transactions.
intellectual property
R.A. 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code, defines as “any
visible sign capable of distinguishing goods”

Copyright Law - copyright protection for computer software

Trademark Law - infringement or dilution of trademarks on Internet
Patent Law - patents for novel software, patents for computer hardware
Tort Law - defamation, trade disparagement, unfair competition law
Computer Crime - unauthorized use of services, denial of service (DoS)
attacks on websites, Larceny, malicious mischief, vandalism, etc.
Thank you
very much!