Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)
The Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175) defines and penalizes cybercrimes, establishes the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and provides for law enforcement powers in the digital domain. It criminalizes offenses against computer systems (illegal access, interception, data interference), computer-related offenses (fraud, forgery, identity theft), and content-related offenses. Implemented alongside the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).
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Framework Domains (11)
Chapter I - Preliminary Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-S1 | Title and Declaration of Policy |
| RA10175-S3 | Definition of Terms |
Chapter II - Punishable Acts (Section 4)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-S4a1 | Illegal Access |
| RA10175-S4a2 | Illegal Interception |
| RA10175-S4a3 | Data Interference |
| RA10175-S4a4 | System Interference |
| RA10175-S4a5 | Misuse of Devices |
| RA10175-S4a6 | Cybersquatting |
Computer Related Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-06 | Computer Related Forgery Controls |
| RA10175-07 | Computer Related Fraud Prevention |
| RA10175-08 | Computer Related Identity Theft Controls |
Computer-Related and Content Offenses
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-S4b1 | Computer-Related Forgery |
| RA10175-S4b2 | Computer-Related Fraud |
| RA10175-S4b3 | Computer-Related Identity Theft |
| RA10175-S4c1 | Cybersex |
| RA10175-S4c2 | Child Pornography |
| RA10175-S4c3 | Unsolicited Commercial Communications (Spam) |
Content Related Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-09 | Cybersex Prohibition Controls |
| RA10175-10 | Child Pornography Controls under RA 9775 |
| RA10175-11 | Unsolicited Commercial Communications |
| RA10175-12 | Libel via Computer Systems |
Enforcement Powers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-15 | Real Time Collection of Traffic Data |
| RA10175-16 | Preservation of Computer Data |
| RA10175-17 | Disclosure of Computer Data |
| RA10175-18 | Search Seizure and Examination Cooperation |
| RA10175-19 | Destruction of Computer Data After Use |
Enforcement and Penalties
CRTC enforcement, private right of action, and penalties
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-21 | Internal Cybercrime Incident Response |
Offences Against CIA
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-01 | Illegal Access Prevention |
| RA10175-02 | Illegal Interception Controls |
| RA10175-03 | Data Interference Protection |
| RA10175-04 | System Interference Protection |
| RA10175-05 | Misuse of Devices Controls |
Other Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-13 | Aiding or Abetting Offences |
| RA10175-14 | Liability of Corporate Officers |
Regulator Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| RA10175-20 | Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center Liaison |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175), you already cover:
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
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6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)?
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) is a compliance framework from Philippines with 11 domains and 35 controls. The Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175) defines and penalizes cybercrimes, establishes the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and provides for law enforcement powers in the digital domain. It criminalizes offenses against computer systems (illegal access, interception, data interference), computer-related offenses (fraud, forgery, identity theft), and content-related offenses. Implemented alongside the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) have?
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) has 35 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Chapter II - Punishable Acts (Section 4) (6 controls), Computer-Related and Content Offenses (6 controls), Enforcement Powers (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) map to?
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) maps to 243 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691) (6% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (6% coverage), NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile (6% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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