Vivares vs. St. Theresa's College

• Main issue in Vivares v. St. Theresa's College

  Whether there was an actual or threatened violation of the minors' right to privacy
• Ruling of the Supreme Court


  There was no violation of privacy in this case
• Court's emphasis on the right to privacy


  The right to privacy is not absolute and must be balanced with other interests
• Court's view on individual responsibility in online behavior

  The importance of individual responsibility in online behavior and the need for users to be aware of the risks they expose themselves to
• Court's view on the role of parents

  The importance of parental involvement and supervision in educating children about responsible online conduct
• Court's view on the school's right to discipline students

  The school's right to discipline its students based on their violation of the school's rules
• Court's view on the privacy of photos uploaded on Facebook


  The photos were not private since they were uploaded on Facebook without restrictions on who could view them
• Court's view on the school's access to the photos

  The school did not violate the minors' privacy rights since it did not access the photos without authorization, but rather received them from the students themselves
• Court's view on the need for individuals to protect their own privacy rights


  The need for individuals to exercise caution in their online activities and protect their own privacy rights
• Court's view on the importance of educating individuals about responsible online behavior

  The importance of educating individuals, especially minors, about responsible online behavior and the risks involved in sharing personal information
• Writ of Habeas Data


  “A procedure designed to safeguard individual freedom from abuse in the information age.” 
• informational privacy


  the right of individuals to control information about themselves