privacy

• Privacy


  Having the right to keep certain aspects of your life and personal information to yourself, without others intruding or knowing about them unless you choose to share
• Civil Liberties


  The basic rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial
• Privacy and Civil Liberties

  Individuals have the right to control their personal information and enjoy certain freedoms without interference from the government or other organizations
• Ethical Bases for Privacy Protection

  • Respect for Autonomy
  • Beneficence and Non-maleficence
  • Justice and Fairness
  • Transparency and Accountability
  • Respect for Privacy as a Fundamental Right
• Legal Bases for Privacy Protection

  • Data Protection Laws
  • Constitutional Protections
  • Sector-Specific Regulations
  • Cybersecurity Laws
  • Consumer Protection Laws
• Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizes the right to privacy, stating that "No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence."
• Various international treaties and conventions, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), also recognize the right to privacy
• Many countries have enacted data protection laws to regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, with the aim of protecting individuals' privacy rights
• Specific Laws as Legal Bases for Privacy Protection in the Philippines

  • Constitutional Protections
  • Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)
  • Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173)
  • Telecommunications Policy
• Ethical Framework for Freedom of Information

  • Transparency and Accountability
  • Right to Know
  • Openness and Trust
• Legal Framework for Freedom of Information

  • Freedom of Information Laws
  • Constitutional Protections
  • Open Government Initiatives
• Specific Laws as Legal Bases for Freedom of Information in the Philippines include Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), Republic Act No. 9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007), Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), and Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016
• Technological Strategies for Privacy Protection

  • Access Controls
  • Anonymization and Pseudonymization
  • Anomaly Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Privacy by Design
  • Data Minimization
  • Encryption
  • Data Masking and Tokenization
  • Secure Communication Protocols
  • Privacy-enhancing Technologies (PETs)
  • Privacy-preserving Analytics
• In the Philippines, the right to privacy is primarily protected through various legal instruments, as well as on freedom of expression
• Variations in the Concepts of the Right to Privacy and Freedom of Expression Across Countries

  • Constitutional Protections
  • Legislation
  • Enforcement
  • Cultural Norms
  • International Agreements
• How the Internet may Change the Historical Balance in Protecting Freedom of Expression

  • Global Reach of the Internet
  • Accessibility and Democratization
  • Anonymity and Pseudonymity
  • Real-time Interaction
  • Emerging Challenges
  • Regulatory Dilemmas