Philippine court says online snooping illegal

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines Supreme Court said online surveillance by authorities is illegal without a court order and that online libel is a criminal offense, in a ruling Tuesday that allows a cybercrime law to be enforced.

The court ruled on petitions in which opponents argued the 2012 law is unconstitutional and restricts freedom of expression.

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