Capturing, copying, selling, distributing, or broadcasting photos, videos, or recordings of a person’s private parts or sexual act without their consent is punishable by law

The Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (RA 9995) is a law that protects a person’s right to privacy and dignity. It makes it illegal to capture, copy, sell, distribute, or broadcast, videos, photos, or recordings of a persons private part or sexual acts without their permission.

While it is obvious that it is illegal to secretly record someone during intimate moments without their consent, it is just as important to point out that even if the people in the video agreed to be recorded, sharing or distributing the video, without their permission, is still a crime.

For example, if two people agree to record a private video together, no one has the right to share or forward that video without both people saying it’s okay. So, if someone sends you a “scandalous” video of someone else, forwarding or posting that video, even in a group chat or social media, is illegal and punishable by law.

To make it simple: if you didn’t get permission from the person in the video, don’t share it. Doing so can lead legal issues. Always respect other people’s privacy, because sharing these videos without consent can cause harm and is punishable by law.