Yes. They violated Republic Act 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012). In that law, illegal access is a punishable by imprisonment (est. 1-6 months) and a fine of at least Php200,000.00.
Yes. It is considered cyber libel. The Cybercrime Prevention Act prohibits libel (as defined by the Revised Penal Code, Art 355) if committed through a 'computer system'. This includes sharing the photos or information on social media platforms.
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