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Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom

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1313:(ECAS)’s 2016 report mentions the MCPIF as one of its models towards the creation of a crowdsourcing policy framework in the EU, along with other crowdsourcing initiatives of other countries. In one of the case studies performed by the organization, it listed down some of the implications that the crafting of the MCPIF has cultivated. According to the organization’s report, it has “enhanced the citizens’ participation in policy-making, engaged youth, ensured a learning process, ensured innovative ideas for policy-making based on the wisdom of the crowd. increased political trust, and kept the citizens’ faith in the crowdsourcing method to enhance democracy". However, no concrete statistical evidence supports that the bill increased representativeness in the national level. 1343:
increase as well, and Philippine legislators will have to boost policies and laws to address the effects of the internet to the population. With the MCPIF and its four pillars namely rights, governance, development, and security at hand, the Philippines can expect a more stable future in terms of the consumption of new media. With its implementation, online consumers can expect a guarantee in both their online and offline rights. The MCPIF also promises a more open governance especially in ICT-related policies, a more sustained development towards ICT as a vessel towards a more progressive economy, and lastly, a more solidified security system that protects its citizens from outside threats on the internet.
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Given its wide acknowledgment from various organizations, legislators, and states, the hopes and expectations for the MCPIF are high. As of 2013, 37% of the population gains daily online access. As this number continues to grow, repercussions resulting from various online behaviors will continue to
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certain forms of libel. As a response to a number of suggested amendments to the former Cybercrime Prevention Act which seeks to pin down criminal activities on the internet, the bill was crafted to protect online users' freedom of expression contrary to RA 10175 which, according to legislators and
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has actively voiced out the need for MCPIF's approval as it claims that it believes that MCDPIF is the cornerstone towards "progressive legislation on Philippine cyberspace and the information and communications technology (ICT) sector" as it urges more legislators to continue in pushing the bill.
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of netizens. She claims the MCPIF will protect the rights and freedom of expression of the netizens since the proposed bill does not give the government too much power unlike the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Furthermore, it ensures that the government maintains development accordingly to information
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and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 qualified with the use of a computer system (violation of Sections 4(a), (b), and (c) of Republic Act No. (RA) 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, in relation to Section 4(c)(2) of RA 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012). Pineda was
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details the concrete instructions to the government for starting the implementation of the Magna Carta, such as appointing a head and preparing initial funding. This part also includes clauses for the Magna Carta's separability from the rest of the Constitution, the repealing of unmentioned laws
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In the Philippine Congress, the crowdsourced bill the first reading in both chambers. MCPIF is based on 4 main points: rights, governance, development, and security. In March 2014, Pierre Tito Galla headed the Senate opening statement and supported its structure, which gave specific details on
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These critics do agree that the law would empower the government to suppress cybercrime offenders such as hackers, data thieves, and cybersex offenders. The law was also further criticized of imposing limitations on freedom of expression and freedom of the press, directly violating Article III,
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introduce other organizations that aid the department in carrying out its duty which include: the Council of Chief Information Officers; the National Telecommunication Commission; the National Data Privacy Commission; the ICT Legal Affairs Office; the Telecommunications Office; the National
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Santiago further states the limitations of RA 10175 as it "violates the right to privacy and the Constitutional guarantee against illegal search and seizure through allowing the warrant-less real-time collection of traffic data. In contrast, the MCPIF ensures due process by providing strict
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lawyers, bloggers, technology experts, and human rights advocates called Democracy.Net.PH spearheaded a crowdsourcing initiative towards the drafting of a law intended to replace it. The proposed Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom was then filed as Senate Bill No. 3327 by
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and special laws, even though the offenses are from a single act. The efforts of the government to decriminalize libel is aided with libel now considered as a civil liability rather than a criminal act bearing a penalty one degree higher than that of the
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Establishes an executive department for purposes of Philippine information and communications technology policy, ICT4D, internet governance, and e-governance. This part also discusses other offices that assist this department with its responsibilities.
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served as senator of the Philippines from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2016. She was serving her third term when she filed a bill to repose the Cybercrime Prevention Act on November 12, 2012. It was dubbed as “Anti-Cybercrime Law version 2.0.”
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Santiago also stated that the bill generally enables the Philippines to develop nationally alongside the realities and advances in ICT by harnessing its potential through ensuring government agencies and its laws move accordingly to the growth.
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These duties include: cybercrime law enforcement; cyberdefense and national cybersecurity; the development of skills, resources and technology for ICT technology; education related to ICT; and intellectual property rights in cyberspace.
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itself focuses on the implementation. This covers implementation of the Magna Carta for cybercrime law enforcement, ICT education, ICT research and development, and rules and regulations for periodically reviewing the implementation.
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Santiago argued that the Cybercrime Law was unconstitutional due to its vagueness that could be abused to harm netizens. She further claimed that the law violates the right to privacy and protection against illegal searches.
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Santiago and other supporters claim that there is a dangerous 'takedown' clause of RA 10175 where the government has the authority to have a website or network blocked or restricted without
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announced that the contentious online libel provisions of the law were being pushed to be dropped alongside other pending revisions as it awaited the Supreme Court's ruling on its legality.
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in government activities; information propagation for the improvement of life; and the creation of art and development of culture. It also touches on the internet's capability to affect
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RA 9775 contains provisions protecting the right to privacy of the child through non-disclosure of his/her identity as well as duties and responsibilities of individuals and groups.
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The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (officially filed as Republic Act 10175) is an ICT law that provides legal definitions, provisions, and penalties for offenses ranging from
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The Consumer Act also provided a set of regulated standards for production, distribution, trade, and promotion applicable to traditional media, which can be accessible online.
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focus on the department itself, discussing its objectives, powers, composition, the responsibility of its head and the department's capability of putting up regional offices.
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and briefly discusses the purposes that the state expects information and communications technology in the Philippines will serve. These include: government transparency and
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Critics such as student protesters associated the law to the anti-piracy law of the United States that had recently failed the previous year. The failed laws includes the
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of law which is absent in the MCPIF. "My bill specifically provides for court proceedings in cases where websites or networks are to be taken down, and prohibits
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With the MCPIF, Santiago became the first senator who has passed a law that was “crowdsourced” through discussion in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and
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that ensure ample weapons and defenses against cyberattacks by terrorists, violent non-state actors, and rogue or enemy nation-states and mandates on the
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To resolve this, Santiago envisioned a new bill, the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom, to define and penalize cybercrime through backing from
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where RA 10175 otherwise allows it through prosecution of offenses committed against its provisions and prosecution of offenses committed against the
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was also released by Anonymous, airing its vocal statement of being against the anti-cybercrime law that ends the freedom of expression of Filipinos.
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An Act Establishing a Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom, Cybercrime Prevention and Law Enforcement, Cyberdefense and National Cybersecurity
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There have also been notable individuals who have posted online and created a stir what netizens would think and feel on certain issues. For this
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in G.R. No. 262941 (People v. Luisa Pineda, February, 2024) affirmed the lower courts' rulings that found Luisa Pineda guilty of violating the
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Detail the implementation of the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom and provide the final provisions for putting it into effect.
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define Philippine cybercrimes and penalties, competent law enforcement agencies, special cybercrime courts and their jurisdictions, and
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Contains one section stating that, when possible, definitions of terms used in the bill shall be adopted from those established by the
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on punishments. The bill has a total of 10 parts and 85 sections, thereby emulating a bill of rights for the Filipino internet users.
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Codifies a Bill of Rights for Filipino internet users. This also discusses the securities afforded to them under State jurisdiction.
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declares the state as the primary duty-bearer with regard to Philippine Internet regulation, and lists the duties regarding this in
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hacktivist group from various regions of the world as the Cybercrime Prevention Act took effect. The group launched the operation
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countries that serves as an avenue to discuss the current state, effects, and legal practices of new media. In addition, the
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are among the crimes defined. Crimes committed against critical infrastructure are provided a higher class of penalties.
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also voices out that the MCPIF is an avenue to exercise democracy as it takes account for the people's rights and wants.
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The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 was condemned as a threat to freedom of expression on the internet, the media, and
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to which it is a signatory, defines duties of state agencies and instrumentalities, provides amendments of existing
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seeks to ensure that the department keeps its performance in check by submitting a periodic performance review.
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discuss the changes made to the Constitution to accommodate the Magna Carta. These include amendments to: the
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seeks to assure that the reorganization of the government to accommodate these groups is under Constitution.
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or specified 'unfair' practices where they gain unwarranted advantage over competitors through the means of
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whose enactment was met with mixed reactions. Proponents of the bill claim that the #MCPIF is the first
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and the State's recognition of its role to make sure internet use still complies with these relations.
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Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, Senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV, Representative Kimi Cojuangco
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of the media. Prior to its enactment, 15 Supreme Court appeal petitions were lodged against the Law.
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The MCPIF clarifies not just cybercrime law itself, but also its enforcement through the proposed
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era by human rights groups, media freedom advocates, and internet users.. Kabataan Representative
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Part 7 “National Cybersecurity, Cyberdefense, Counter-Cyberterrorism, and Counter-Cyberespionage”
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Online debates and campaigns against the law influx, even making it to social media. The hashtag
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filed a version of the #MCPIF, "enhanced with a 'Free WiFi' provision" as Senate Bill No. 1091.
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as common internet users became vocal of their opposition and apprehensions towards the law.
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is forbidden explicitly in Section 64 of the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom.
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providing that, "The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in
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The Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom was proposed as an alternative to the
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Full text of the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom at the Philippine Senate
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declares the Magna Carta's compliance with international treaties and conventions.
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Section: The final section calls for the repeal of the Cybercrime Prevention Act.
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Contains the policy framework of the Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom
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talks about the right to control access to devices under one's ownership, while
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talk about individual rights regarding the internet and electronic devices.
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and usage, and universal access to the internet. They also discuss bans on
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Early in October 2012, several Philippine government websites such as the
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detail the manner of organization of the personnel under the department.
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A total of 15 petitions has been filed against the Cybercrime Law at the
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on November 12, 2012. The bill remained pending in committee until the
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Part 5 “Regulations for the Promotion of Internet Rights and Freedoms”
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The MCPIF calls to repeal the Cybercrime Prevention Act and create an
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guidelines for any collection of any data, including the securing of
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non-government organizations, restraints online rights and sends a "
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As one of the first crowdsourced bills in the country following the
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shows that the content of the Magna Carta still falls under the
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discuss security in terms of a more public realm, touching on
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Information and Communications Technology Institute; and the
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branded the legislation as ‘e-Martial Law’ as it can lead to
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The law was designed to prevent businesses from engaging in
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thus sentenced to suffer the penalty of imprisonment of
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Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines
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Department of Information and Communications Technology
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signed the law and was enacted on September 12, 2012.
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inconsistent to it and the start of its effectivity.
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Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
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Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
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Limitations, criticisms, and need for a magna carta
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House of Representatives of the Philippines 1174:Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines 937:contains the formal name of the Magna Carta. 802:Journalists see the MCPIF as a mirror to the 798:Contentions and support from external parties 228: 8: 1891: 1889: 1642:"Santiago proposes Magna Carta for Internet" 1468:"SC extends cybercrime law TRO Indefinitely" 531:Those applicable under the MCPIF state that 1621:"Sen. Santiago files 'Cybercrime Law v2.0'" 1600:"Sen. Santiago files 'Cybercrime Law v2.0'" 1257:Part 9 “Implementing Rules and Regulations” 249:Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom 21:Magna Carta for Philippine Internet Freedom 1389:Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012#Reaction 235: 221: 80: 26: 2307:Information technology in the Philippines 2288:, the drafters and convenors of the MCPIF 2131:"Senate of the Philippines Press Release" 1691:. Global Voices Advocacy. August 16, 2013 1583: 474:There were 4 punishable acts in the law: 281:information and communications technology 267:. The bill contains provisions promoting 1361: 1359: 1357: 1355: 1325:considers RA 3327 as an initial step to 535:(ISP) are responsible for notifying the 2125: 2123: 2121: 2119: 1351: 815:International Federation of Journalists 686:In response to the signing into law by 490:(RA 7394) through electronic messages. 153: 97: 88: 45: 1303:2013 Internet Governance Forum in Bali 1067:highlights the use of the Internet in 693:of Republic Act No. 10175, a group of 17: 2312:Telecommunications in the Philippines 1689:"Netizen Report: Magna Carta Edition" 983:Part 3 “Internet Rights and Freedoms” 965:International Telecommunication Union 732:as House Bill No. 1086. The bill has 486:intellectual data, and violating The 450:Precedents to the anti-cybercrime law 7: 1944:Democracy.Net.PH (August 29, 2013). 626:, and other social media platforms. 588:. It has also been compared to the 1566:Abcede, Del; Robie, David (2015). 1247:intellectual property infringement 561:Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 523:Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 517:Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 382:, to content-related acts such as 14: 2152:"European Citizen Action Service" 1713:. Democracy.Net.PH. 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Yahoo News Philippines 1323:Miriam Defensor-Santiago 850:Miriam Defensor-Santiago 730:House of Representatives 703:Miriam Defensor-Santiago 648:Miriam Defensor-Santiago 643:Miriam Defensor-Santiago 547:People vs. Luisa Pineda 510:products, and the like. 259:for online usage) is an 2200:"The Pro Pinoy Project" 1299:participative democracy 1069:government transparency 953:international relations 945:Philippine Constitution 838:M.R.J. 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Long title
Senate Bill No. 53
Senate Bill No. 1091
Net neutrality
Bandwidth throttling
Data cap
Deep packet inspection
End-to-end principle
Internet Protocol (IP)
Net bias
Net neutrality law
Search neutrality
Tiered Internet
Brazil
Canada
Chile
European Union
India
Netherlands
Philippines
Singapore
United States
FCC
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internet
Congress of the Philippines
civil and political rights

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