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Search, Seizure and Examination of Computer Data (WSSECD) in Cybercrime Warrants

A Warrant to Search, Seize and Examine Computer Data (WSSECD) is an order in writing issued in the name of the People of the Philippines, signed by a judge, upon application of law enforcement authorities, authorizing the latter to search the particular place for items to be seized and/or examined. This is provided under the Rule on Cybercrime Warrants issued by the Supreme Court pursuant to the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175).

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