EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-02
21 Feb 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | How Trump’s recent comment could impact student data privacy
28 Jan 2025
UNITED STATES – President Trump has paused the U.S. ban on TikTok, downplaying privacy concerns about kids’ personal data. This has prompted questions as to whether the recent trend involving more government regulation of social media companies’ use of minors’ data. Despite this, some experts say protecting young users on social media remains a priority of the current adminsitration. READ MORE
NEWS | Australia warns about DeepSeek—is it really safe to use?
29 Jan 2025
AUSTRALIA - Australia’s science minister becomes the first Western official to question DeepSeek, a Chinese chatbot, over privacy concerns. The app has quickly gained popularity these past several weeks, with 3 million downloads, despite concerns about data safety. U.S. officials are now investigating its potential national security impact. READ MORE
NEWS | How schools can ensure compliance with student data privacy regulations
26 Jan 2025
GLOBAL - Schools must protect student data to comply with laws like FERPA, COPPA, and the GDPR, which safeguard privacy and prevent misuse. Failure to do so can lead to fines and loss of trust. To stay compliant, schools should audit their tech tools, limit data collection, train staff, create a data plan, and keep parents informed. Transparency and good practices help, too. READ MORE
NEWS | Alleged NBI data breach investigated
20 Jan 2025
PHILIPPINES - The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating a data breach after an anonymous user leaked clearance application details in an online forum. The data supposedly came from a third-party provider—not the NBI’s database. The NBI Cybercrime Division is analyzing the leak and working on security measures. READ MORE
NEWS| DICT alerts public about 'rogue cell towers' operating in public areas
22 Jan 2025
PHILIPPINES - The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warns about International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catchers, or fake cell towers, that track phone communications and intercept data. These devices, used in text scams and election campaigns, cost around roughly around P600,000 in the market. READ MORE
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