Criminal framework

Republic Act No. 9995, Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. The statute was enacted 2009. Imprisonment from 3 to 7 years and fine from PHP 100,000 to 500,000.

Civil and data protection framework

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) right to erasure or blocking under section 16 provides the parallel civil route. National Privacy Commission (NPC) is the national supervisory authority and accepts complaints against any controller processing intimate imagery without lawful basis. The official site is https://privacy.gov.ph.

Official victim support

PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group is the recognised support service. Available at https://acg.pnp.gov.ph.

Five step removal process for Philippines victims

  1. 1

    Preserve evidence before any contact with the perpetrator

    Capture full page screenshots with URLs visible. Save the original files. Note timestamps. This evidence supports both the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (RA 9995) complaint and any Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) right to erasure or blocking under section 16 request.

  2. 2

    File a criminal complaint under Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (RA 9995)

    Report to local police or the national cybercrime unit. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group can assist with the report.

  3. 3

    Submit an erasure request under Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) right to erasure or blocking under section 16

    Send a written request to each platform's designated data protection contact citing the legal basis. NPC can be petitioned if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.

  4. 4

    Send a US TAKE IT DOWN Act notice in parallel for covered platforms

    When the platform is subject to US jurisdiction, the 48 hour federal removal obligation applies in parallel with your domestic rights. ScanErase files these notices automatically.

  5. 5

    Track and escalate non compliant platforms

    Document every notice and every response. Escalate non compliant platforms through the regulator complaint process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the criminal NCII statute in Philippines?

Republic Act No. 9995, Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009. Enacted 2009. Imprisonment from 3 to 7 years and fine from PHP 100,000 to 500,000.

Who enforces data protection rights in Philippines?

National Privacy Commission (NPC) is the national authority. Official site: https://privacy.gov.ph.

Is there an official victim support service in Philippines?

Yes. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group provides direct help to victims. Site: https://acg.pnp.gov.ph.

Can a Philippines resident also use the US TAKE IT DOWN Act?

Yes when the hosting platform is subject to US jurisdiction. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to covered platforms regardless of where the victim resides. ScanErase's scan finds every US covered platform hosting your images, so you can file notices there in parallel with Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) right to erasure or blocking under section 16 requests.

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