Are journalists completely exempted from the Data Privacy Act?
Personal information processed strictly for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes enjoys a special legal exemption to uphold vital democratic freedoms. This targeted exemption is intended to powerfully protect the fundamental freedom of speech, expression, and the press from unwarranted regulatory interference. However, this non-applicability is still subject to the strict requirements of other applicable laws or existing regulations. This important safeguard for free press and expression is found in Section 5 IRR. “b. Personal information processed for journalistic, artistic or literary purpose, in order to uphold freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, subject to requirements of other applicable law or regulations;” 22-May-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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