Special Rules and Proceedings: Writ of Habeas Data
THE RULE ON THE WRIT OF HABEAS DATA (A.M. No. 08-1-16-SC) SEC 1. Habeas Data. — The writ of habeas data is a remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity engaged in the gathering, collecting or storing of data or information regarding the person, family, home and correspondence of the aggrieved party. π Definition Habeas Data is a judicial remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty, or security is violated or threatened by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee ; or a private individual or entity engaged in the gathering, collecting, or storing of data/information about the person, family, home, or correspondence . π Nature Primary Purpose : To protect a person's right to informational privacy control over personal information Independent and Summary Remedy : D...