Philippines: Adopted Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175)

On 12 September 2012, the Congress of the Philippines adopted the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175). The Act aims to address legal matters related to online interactions and the Internet within the Philippines. The Act encompasses various cybercrime offences, including cybersquatting, identity theft, and illegal access to data. Notably, the Act includes specific content-related crimes such as Cybersex, Child Pornography, and Unsolicited Commercial Communications.