Anti Selfie Bill in the Philippines or House Bill No. 4807 is a law that I call stupid!! I understand what they are trying to do is to protect people from being abused and things like that. But it seems that the bill is like the cybercrime bill. A law that’s not thought out well and just implemented coz the lawmaker feels like it.
According to news reports congressmen on both sides of the fence doesnt actually like the bill. Then if they dont like it? How did it pass the 2nd reading in congress? Right? Is it it like the way they passed the cybercrime bill in a big pile of bills that just get passed automatically unless someone says nay?
And who is the bright man responsible for this bill? Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of the 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro.
“It’s a clear violation of freedom of expression. The law on “selfie” has no place in a civilized and democratic society,” reckoned 1-BAP party-list Rep. Silvestre Bello III, who is a former solicitor general and Justice secretary.
Under the proposed bill, the following acts will be considered an intrusion into the personal privacy of another and at the same time presumed to have been committed with the intent to gain or profit:
“1. The capturing by a camera or sound recording instrument of any type of visual image, sound recording or other physical impression of the person
“2. Trespassing on private property in order to capture any type of visual image, sound recording or other physical impression of any person, and
“3. Capturing any type of visual image, sound recording or other physical impression of a person or family activity through the use of a visual or auditory enhancement device even when no physical trespass has occurred, when the visual image, sound recording or other physical impression could not have been captured without a trespass if no enhancement device was used.
Section 4 of the bill says any person whose personal privacy was intruded as defined, may file a civil action against the person who committed the intrusion, obtain any appropriate relief, including compensatory damages, punitive damages, and injunctive and declaratory relief.
And here’s the kicker – you cant file charges against the cops …. Only “legitimate law enforcement activities” are exempted from the Act.
Wahahah – talk about a one sided thing. I really hope this bill doesnt pass.
Congress -Please stop creating stupid laws and focus on the things that matter.
http://www.mb.com.ph/anti-selfie-bill-gets-dislike/
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