EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-12

NEWS | University of Manchester confirms data theft in cyberattack

26 Jun 2023

UK – The University of Manchester has confirmed that a cyberattack earlier this month resulted in the theft of data related to certain students and alumni. The university has already contacted individuals who may have been affected and reassured the community that experts are working diligently to address the incident. The attackers claimed to have stolen 7 TB of confidential data. READ MORE

NEWS | Thousands of students affected by data breach involving NYC DOE

26 Jun 2023

US – The New York City Department of Education (DOE) announced a data breach incident involving third-party file-sharing software MOVEit, affecting approximately 45,000 students, DOE staff, and service providers. Unauthorized access to the system resulted in the exposure of around 19,000 documents containing sensitive information. READ MORE

NEWS | Ads and data sharing in ed-tech tools threaten student privacy

27 Jun 2023

US – A recent report by Internet Safety Labs reveals that ads on tech platforms used in US schools continue to pose risks by sharing student data on social media sites. The report highlights that the majority of K-12 districts do not vet all technology used by students or effectively communicate privacy concerns to parents. READ MORE

NEWS | DepEd sparks privacy concerns over teacher affiliation list

25 Jun 2023

PHILIPPINES – The Alliance of Concerned Teachers is condemning a Department of Education (DepEd) memo ordering the compilation of a list of their member-educators. The DepEd claims the issuance isn't for profiling, as similar lists are also being prepared for other teacher groups. For the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers, it violates teachers' rights to association, speech, and privacy. READ MORE

FEATURE | The importance of multi-factor authentication in an education setting

25 Jun 2023

SOUTH AFRICA – With the increasing dependence on technology in education, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in educational institutions can significantly enhance data security and safeguard student privacy. MFA makes it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access sensitive information. READ MORE