Netizens Warn Vinz Jimenez of Possible Legal Trouble Over Posted Private Conversations
Some netizens said that Vinz Jimenez could possibly be jailed for posting screenshots of private conversations with his cheating girlfriend.
Recently, Facebook content creator Mommy Micai Grace shared the possible cases that Vinz Jimenez may face for releasing screenshots of the conversation. Her post quickly went viral and drew various reactions online.
According to online discussions, one possible issue involves the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Netizens pointed out that private conversations often contain personal information. Posting screenshots without the consent of the other person may be considered unauthorized sharing, even if the messages are real and unedited.
Many people were surprised to learn that even simple screenshots can fall under this law.
Another concern raised was cyber libel under the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Some netizens explained that if the shared content damages a person’s reputation or appears to shame them publicly, it may be considered libelous.
It can apply even when the conversation actually happened, especially if it was posted online with harmful intent.
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There were also mentions of unjust vexation or online harassment. People said that if posting the screenshots caused emotional stress, embarrassment, or pressure on the other party, it could be seen as harassment.
Here is the full post:
“Vinz Jimenez, posibleng makulong dahil sa paglabag sa Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173), Cyber Libel (RA 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act), at Unjust Vexation or Harassment.’
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)
— Ito ang pinaka-karaniwan. Kung ang conversation ay private, may personal data, at walang pahintulot ng kabilang panig na i-post ito, maaaring pumasok sa unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Kahit screenshot lang, sakop pa rin ito.
Cyber Libel (RA 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act)
— Kapag ang pinost na conversation ay nakakasira ng pangalan, may malisyosong pahayag, o inilabas para ipahiya ang tao sa publiko, puwedeng kasuhan ng cyber libel, kahit totoong usapan pa ito.
Unjust Vexation or Harassment
— Kung ang pag-post ay nagdulot ng stress, kahihiyan, o panggigipit, puwedeng pumasok sa unjust vexation o online harassment, lalo na kung paulit-ulit.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
