Cyber libel complaint vs CDO journalist dismissed; messages involving public concerns do not violate Data Privacy Act

CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 23 August 2026) —  Published Messenger messages, chat logs, and direct messages (DMs) between public officials and journalists do not constitute Data Privacy Act violations if they involve public concerns or the functions of public office. This was the ruling by the Office of the City Prosecutor here as it dismissed […]

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