Understanding ICT-Related Legal Frameworks in the Philippines: Laws, Sanctions, and Compliance

Familiarizing
with ICT-related
legal bases
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Things to know:
Sanctions
Matter of imprisonment
and regulations to
follow.
Introduction
What are the laws
that are related with
ICT.
Constitutions
Defining its
constitutions.
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Several ICT- related legal frameworks
are in place in the Philippines to
maintain order and drive national
progress. As a student , understanding
these policies is crucial. On the
succeeding pages are the key ICT-
related bases you need to be aware.

REPUBLIC ACT NO: 10844
Department of
information and
communications
technology act of 2015

Section 4 Mandate: The department of
information and communication
(DICT) is the primary entity
responsible for policy, planning,
coordination, implementation, and
administrational of the ICT

Section 5: Power and Functions
a. Policy Formulation- The DICT creates a
policies to advance ICT in the country.
An example is “Free Wi-Fi for All”
program. Which aims to provide free
internet access in public places.

b. Implementation- it executes projects
like building ICT infrastructures such as
providing broadband internet in rural
areas allowing students in remote
locations to access the same educational
resources.

c. Coordination- The DICT collaborates
with government agencies, private
companies, and international
organizations to develop the ICT sector.
Improve digital literacy among students
and teachers.

d. Promotion: The DICT encourages the
ICT integration in education, health, and
governance sectors. Example, it support
the creation of digital classroom and
online health information systems.

e. Regulation: The DICT regulates the ICT
sector to ensure fair competition and
protect consumer rights. This includes
overseeing internet service providers to
ensure they offer reliable and affordable
services

Section 6: Structure
a. Office of the Secretary- the
head of the DICT, responsible
for overall leadership and
direction.

b. Undersecretaries and Assistant
Secretaries- Assist the secretary in
managing the department and
overseeing specific areas such as
cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure and e-

c. Bureaus and Services: Various
includes units within the DICT that
handle specific function like policy
development, technical support and
public information.

Anti-Bullying
Act of 2013

This act mandates all elementary
and secondary schools to adopt
the policies to prevent and
address bullying, including
cyberbullying.

Bullying- is defined as any severe
or repeated use of written, verbal
or electronic expression or a
physical act or gesture directed
to another.

a. Written Bullying (Cyberbullying)-
a student creates a fake social
media account, impersonating
another student. They post
embarrassing and hurtful

b. Verbal Bullying- a group of
student repeatedly mocks a
classmates for their accent group
discussions in class. Or in shorts
derogatory and mimic remarks.

c. Physical Bullying- This physical
harassment escalates overtime,
causing the victim to feel unsafe
at school and develop anxiety
about attending classes.

d. Gestural Bullying- The roll of
eyes, point, and laugh mockingly
creating a hostile environment
that isolates and intimidates the
targeted student.

E. Cyberbullying (Text Messages)-
This persistent nature of these
messages causes the student
significant fear and anxiety ,
affecting their participation.

Sanctions;
a. School compliance- schools
that fail to comply with
requirements may face
administrative sanctions from

Sanctions;
b. Student Discipline- students
found guilty of bullying may face
disciplinary actions, including
suspension and expulsion.

Data Privacy Act
of 2012

This act aims to protect individual
personal information and
communications system in both the
government and the private sector.

The NPC (National Privacy
Commission) is established to
administer and implement the Act’s
provision, including regulating the
collection, handling and storage

Key Provision
1. Consent- Personal data
must be collected with the
consent of the individual.

Key Provision
2. Data Protection- Organizations
must implement measures to
protect personal data from
unauthorized access, use or

Key Provision
3. Rights Of Data Subjects-
individuals have the right to
access, correct and delete their
personal data.

Sanctions:
a. Criminal Penalties- violations can
results imprisonment ranging from
one (1) year to six (6) years and fines
ranging from 500,000 to 5,000,000 php

Sanctions:
b. Administrative Sanctions-
The NPC may impose
administrative sanctions for
non-compliance.

Intellectual Property
Code of the Philippines

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The purpose of this Act is to
protect intellectual property
rights, including copyrights,
trademarks, and patents.

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Ensuring that creators and
innovators receive
recognition and
compensation for their

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Section 216: Infringement
Infringement includes
unauthorized use, reproduction,
distribution, and communication
to the public of protected works

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Section 217: Penalties
1. Criminal Penalties- infringement
can results in imprisonment
ranging from 1 year to 9 years and
fines ranging from 50,000 to
1,500,000 php.

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Section 217: Penalties
2. Civil Liabilities- infringers may
also be required to pay damages to
the riht holder, including actual
damages, attorney’s fees, and
other costs.

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