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

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Practice question

Which relief is expressly contemplated in a proper habeas data petition?
  1. Updating, rectification, suppression or destruction of relevant data or files.
  2. Automatic acquittal in every criminal case.
  3. Automatic cancellation of every debt.
  4. Forfeiture of all respondent assets.
  5. Mandatory appointment to public office.

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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