SURVEILLANCE

• Surveillance


  Any digital device, software or system that gathers information on an individual activities or communication and includes personal data such as internet browsing, social networks and location
• PELCO COMMUNICATIONS SURVEILLANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES: LAWS AND THE STRUGGLE FOR THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
• Policies governing surveillance

  • The Anti-Wiretapping Act (AWA)
  • Republic Act 8792 or the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000
  • The Human Security Act (HSA)
  • Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (CPA 2012)
  • Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA 2012)
• What issue/s regarding ICT use is tackled in the article?

  • Security
• The authors used a qualitative research methodology to analyze the existing laws related to communications surveillance in the Philippines, review case studies such as the Hello Garci incident, and gather insights from activists and netizen groups advocating for privacy rights
• The authors also conducted a review of relevant literature and legal documents to support their analysis
• The study's reliance on available literature and case studies could limit the depth of analysis on current surveillance trends and emerging technologies
• Educators can use the study to engage students in critical thinking about the implications of surveillance on individual freedoms, the role of technology in privacy protection, and the importance of advocating for digital rights in the digital age