EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 24-19
22 Oct 2024 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Critics raise concern over EU's online safety plan for children
2 Oct 2024
Brussels – The EU has introduced a plan to combat online child abuse by monitoring messages and images shared on the internet. The goal is to protect children from harmful content and potential threats. However, this plan has raised concerns about privacy and increased surveillance that could lead to more monitoring of individuals and a loss of freedom online. READ MORE
NEWS | Pennsylvania School's bathroom windows spark privacy debate
3 Oct 2024
US – A school in Pennsylvania has installed windows in bathroom doors, stating that it aims to improve safety. The school believes this will help prevent bullying and misconduct. However, many students and parents argue that the move violates privacy, expressing that everyone should have the right to privacy while using the bathroom. READ MORE
NEWS | Meta's new AI glasses and privacy concerns
4 Oct 2024
US – Meta has launched a new Ray-Ban smart glasses that makes use of AI to recognize people and objects. These glasses can record videos and send them to social media, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance. Meta assures users that they are committed to protecting privacy, but skepticism remains. READ MORE
NEWS | India’s centralized student ID system could lead to privacy issues
15 Oct 2024
INDIA – The Indian government is introducing a new ID system for students, aiming to streamline education records. However, privacy advocates are worried about the potential misuse of personal data, fearing that the centralized database could lead to surveillance and data breaches. They are calling for stronger protections to ensure students' information remains confidential. READ MORE
NEWS | LinkedIn stops user data collection in Hong Kong
15 Oct 2024
HONG KONG – LinkedIn has halted its data collection for its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model from Hong Kong users due to privacy concerns. The decision follows warnings from the Hong Kong privacy watchdog about potential risk of user data leaks and misuse of data. The same data collection activity has already been paused in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and mainland China. READ MORE
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