3 salient points of cybercrime prevention act

"Cybercrime law in the Philippines commenced with the passage of Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Given that Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a booming industry in the country, the signing into law of the said Act was actually a response to the demands of foreign clients who were demanding for a stronger legal environment. BPO companies are vulnerable to stealing and selling of clients' data.

Some salient points

Three salient points or important features, among many, of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 are the following:

The law gives cybercrime definitions that are internationally consistent;
it grants law enforcement agencies greater authority; and
it sets forth provisions for enhanced coordination efforts in relation to international cybercrimes.
Punishable acts

The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 lists the following offenses as punishable acts:

Offenses against the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data and systems: Illegal access, illegal interception, data interference, system interference, misuse of devices, and cyber-squatting;
Computer-related offenses: Computer-related forgery, computer-related fraud, and computer-related identity theft;
Content-related offenses: Cybersex, child pornography, unsolicited commercial communications, and libel; and
Other offenses: Aiding or abetting in the commission of cybercrime and attempt in the commission of cybercrime.

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