Review of Intellectual Property and Information Laws in the Philippines

These flashcards cover key legal frameworks regarding intellectual property, cybercrime, data privacy, content regulation, and campus journalism in the Philippines.

RA 8293 (Intellectual Property Code)

Establishes the legal framework for protecting literary, scientific, and artistic works.

Copyright

A collection of all rights enjoyed by the owner of an artistic or literary work.

First to file rule

The owner of the work who is first to claim the right to it among independently inventing persons.

Penalties for copyright infringement

Imprisonment from 2 to 5 years and fines ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 Php.

RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act)

Defines cybercrimes and provides for the prevention, investigation, and suppression of these crimes.

Computer System

Any device that processes data, including phones and networks.

Traffic Data

Metadata like time, date, origin, and destination of communication, not including content.

RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)

Mandates the protection of human rights, securing personal information, and promoting safe technology integration.

Personal Information Controller

A person or organization who controls the collection, holding, processing, or use of personal information.

National Privacy Commission

An independent body established to monitor compliance with data protection standards.

MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board)

Regulates film and television content to ensure it is safe for public viewing.

Age Verification Protocols

Requirements for content publishers to verify the age of viewers to prevent exposure to harmful content.

SIM Registration Act of 2022

Mandates registration of SIM cards to improve public safety and reduce cybercrime.

Spoofing

The act of transmitting misleading information about the source of a call or message.

Campus Journalism Act of 1991 (RA 7079)

Upholds and protects campus press freedom and promotes responsible journalism among students.

Campus Press Freedom Act of 2022 (Senate Bill #1464)

A bill that repeals RA 7079 and seeks to ensure greater freedom and support for student journalists.