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Practice question: Habeas Data (AM 08-1-16-SC)

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Practice question

What must a verified habeas data petition explain about the alleged privacy violation?
  1. Only that the petitioner dislikes the respondent.
  2. Only that a computer was used.
  3. Only the data’s monetary value.
  4. How privacy is violated or threatened and how this affects life, liberty or security.
  5. Only that the parties previously knew each other.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2008/jan2008/am_08_1_16_sc_2008.html — A.M. 08-1-16-SC, January 22, 2008; Habeas Data Rule sections 1, 6, 10, 16 and 22.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2014/oct2014/gr_203254_2014.html — Lee v. Ilagan, G.R. 203254, October 8, 2014, main opinion: privacy nexus and substantial evidence.

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