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SPECIAL PENAL LAWS: Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (R.A. No. 9995)

Imagine the following scenarios:

1. Mary, a 21-year-old college student, discovered a hidden camera in her apartment bathroom. She suspects that her neighbor, John, installed it without her consent. Disturbed by this invasion of privacy, Mary immediately reports the incident to the authorities.

2. Carlos, a professional photographer, attends a public gathering where he takes photographs of various individuals without their knowledge or consent. He intends to use these photographs for his personal collection and potential exhibition.

3. Emily, a 17-year-old high school student, receives a sexually explicit video from her former boyfriend without her consent. This video was taken during their previous intimate relationship.

Based on the given scenarios and the provisions of the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (R.A. No. 9995), answer the following questions:

1. What specific acts or behaviors constitute photo or video voyeurism under R.A. No. 9995? Discuss and provide the corresponding provisions of the law.
2. In the first scenario, explain the legal recourse available to Mary under R.A. No. 9995.
3. In the second scenario, discuss whether Carlos' actions are considered a violation of R.A. No. 9995 and explain the basis for your answer.
4. In the third scenario, analyze whether the actions of Emily's former boyfriend are covered by R.A. No. 9995.

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