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Baring Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings’ private convos by ex-GF poses legal issues
Ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva may face cyber libel and data privacy charges for sharing private conversation screenshots involving actor Anthony Jennings and Maris Racal.
Lawyer Joji Villanueva Alonso stated that while Jennings and Racal's actions might be morally questionable, they did not commit a crime.
Alonso also stated that Villanueva cannot use 'moving on' as an excuse to break the law, referencing the principle that no one can take the law into their own hands.
The lawyer's statement aimed to defend Cornerstone artists Racal and Jennings.
However, University of the Philippines Diliman lawyer Jesus Falcis countered that 'cheaters have human rights,' citing a 2020 National Privacy Commission (NPC) advisory.
Falcis explained that the Data Privacy Act applies to screenshots if they reveal the identities of the individuals involved, as clarified by the NPC.
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