NEWS | Cameras installed in school toilets raise privacy concerns

19 Apr 2023

UK – A school in the UK has installed cameras in the toilets to address issues on vandalism and bullying. However, parents and students have raised concerns fearing the cameras may infringe the privacy of students. The school defended its decision, stating that the cameras are positioned to ensure privacy and will only be used in special circumstances. READ MORE

NEWS | Breach of gov’t education platform affects thousands

19 Apr 2023

EGYPT – The personal data of thousands of students in Egypt have been compromised due to a data breach that occurred in February 2021 at a government education platform. The authorities did not disclose it until April 2023. Sensitive personal information like birthdates and national identification numbers were among those compromised. READ MORE

NEWS | Transgender Student’s Use of Girl’s Locker Room Sparks Debate

21 Apr 2023

US – A debate about gender identity and privacy concerns sparked when a transgender student undressed in the girls' locker room of a school. Some parents and students expressed concerns, while others supported the student's right to access facilities that align with their gender identity. The school stated that it had addressed the matter, promising to ensure it will not happen again. READ MORE

NEWS | Over 1M records compromised in data breach involving gov’t agencies

19 Apr 2023

PHILIPPINES – There has been a massive data breach affecting over 1 million records from several Philippine government agencies, including the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police. The compromised data, which includes names, birthdates, and addresses were posted on a publicly accessible website. READ MORE

NEWS | Sexually explicit content posted on an official FB Page of a police office

21 Apr 2023

PHILIPPINES – The official Facebook page of the Iloilo City Police Office was hacked, resulting in the posting of pornographic content on the page. The profile picture and cover photo of the page were also replaced with explicit images. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working with Facebook to regain control of the page. READ MORE