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Prone to abuse: State surveillance as a tool to silence critics

  • Writer: LIGHTS Institute
    LIGHTS Institute
  • Mar 17, 2018
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jan 3, 2023


MANILA, Philippines – State surveillance is not new to the Philippines. Administrations across history had engaged in this monitoring to protect national security – to prevent terrorism, rebellions, and attacks.


The conduct of both physical and communication surveillance, however, can lead to abuse and violation of a citizen’s rights to privacy when left unchecked. It also plays a role in silencing dissent and valid criticism, according to human rights activists.


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