EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-08

NEWS | Irish privacy watchdog warns against collecting kids’ data for age verifications

28 Apr 2025

IRELAND - Starting July, Ireland will require age checks on porn and violent content sites to protect young users. The new rule also bans harmful content like cyberbullying and promotion of self-harm.

While some companies are challenging the rule in court, privacy officials warn against collecting too much data. READ MORE

NEWS |DeepSeek relaunches in Korea following privacy changes

28 Apr 2025

SOUTH KOREA - DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, is back in South Korea’s app stores after being removed for two months due to privacy concerns. It was suspended because it shared user data without proper permission. The app is allowed to operate again with its updated privacy policy to follow South Korean rules and let users choose whether their data can be shared. READ MORE

NEWS | How the government is using your data in new ways

23 Apr 2025

UNITED STATES  – A whistleblower reported a spike in sensitive data sharing after a new government group accessed federal databases in March 2025. Experts warn this is quietly turning the government into a large surveillance system as data given to the government for services like taxes or health care is now also used for surveillance, often without the public knowing. READ MORE

NEWS |QCPD conducts data privacy training for personnel

27 Apr 2025

PHILIPPINES - The Quezon City Police held a one-day seminar on the Data Privacy Act to help their staff better understand and follow the law. A legal expert from the National Privacy Commission explained how to properly handle personal data, and how protecting private information helps build public trust. The seminar is part of QCPD’s effort to improve data safety in police work. READ MORE

NEWS| PH, Bermuda sign agreement for cross-border data protection

22 Apr 2025

PHILIPPINES - The National Privacy Commission of the Philippines and Bermuda's privacy office signed an agreement to work together in protecting personal data. This happened during a global privacy summit in Washington, D.C. The partnership aims to make cross-border data sharing safer and easier while supporting investigations and training on privacy matters. READ MORE