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What's the Fuss About the Cybercrime Law? Part 1

Everyone is buzzing about the newly signed Cybercrime Prevention Law. I have no idea what it is all about so I tried searching for information about it. With various interpretations, it is really ideal to get hold and read the law itself for a better understanding. Before joining the bandwagon, know what you're fighting for or against. These are the vital provisions: Republic Act No. 10175 AN ACT DEFINING CYBERCRIME, PROVIDING FOR THE PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION, SUPPRESSION AND THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy . — The State recognizes the vital role of information and communications industries such as content production, telecommunications, broadcasting electronic commerce, and data processing, in the nation’s overall social and economic development. The State also recognizes the importance of providing an environment conducive to the development, acceleration, and rational application and exploitation of