NEWS | New Jersey school accidentally shares student names in Sex Ed opt-out list

19 Nov 2024

US – A school accidentally released a list of students whose families opted out of sex education. The list contained names of at least ninety-two (92) elementary school students. The district admitted the mistake, saying the names became visible after the list was converted into a different format. The incident raised concerns about a possible violation of student privacy laws. READ MORE

NEWS | Mother seeks justice after privacy breach at school

20 Nov 2024

US – A mother is seeking justice after her 15-year-old son was photographed in a school bathroom without consent. The photo was shared via Airdrop to other students and a teacher. A police report has already been filed, but no charges have been made due to the suspect's unknown identity. The incident has sparked concerns over student privacy, particularly for children with special needs. READ MORE

NEWS | Granite School District faces data breach

26 Nov 2024

US – Granite School District experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal data of its employees. This has led officials to advise employees to take security measures, such as placing fraud alerts on their accounts. While the exact impact on employees' bank accounts is unclear, the district is focused on minimizing the damage and in addressing employee concerns. READ MORE

NEWS | Concerns raised over privacy and human rights in social media ban

28 Nov 2024

AUSTRALIA – Australia's Communications Minister is pushing for a ban on social media for children. This, however, has raised concerns about violating rights like freedom of expression, and the lack of privacy safeguards for the age verification system it will entail. Experts warn that the ban might harm vulnerable children and create new risks, especially for those without official IDs. READ MORE

NEWS | Fake eGovPH hack claim revealed to be a scam

19 Nov 2024

PHILIPPINES – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center and DICT's eGov Development Team are warning cybersecurity enthusiasts about false data breach claims posted on Breach Forums. They noted how a recent claim by one user about hacking the eGovPH app was exposed as a scam, after it was unable to provide any verifiable data.  READ MORE