EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 22-19
26 Oct 2022 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | HSE apologizes for data breach disclosing vulnerable children details
3 Oct 2022
IRELAND – The Health Services Executive (HSE) has apologized after experiencing a data breach involving the personal information of vulnerable children with disabilities. The children’s details (age, gender, and their disabilities) were inadvertently emailed outside the organization, including the addresses and contact numbers of the 21 families they belong to. READ HERE
NEWS | Lawmaker wants internet privacy protection for kids
12 Oct 2022
UNITED STATES – As studies show that social media exposure can be harmful to children, a New York lawmaker has proposed a legislation calling for stronger protection for kids online and gives parents control over their digital lives. The bill also includes imposing bans to digital advertising and data collection that target younger users. READ HERE
NEWS | Chicago Public Schools approve digital tools as data privacy compliant
12 Oct 2022
UNITED STATES – The Chicago Public Schools has reviewed and approved the use of digital tools from the learning technology company HMH. They claim the tools comply with relevant state regulations and data protection laws like the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) and the Illinois State Board of education. READ HERE
NEWS | PAL responds to data privacy concerns over current practice
4 Oct 2022
PHILIPPINES – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assured the public that it is currently addressing a reported data privacy issue. This issue involves a passenger questioning the alleged practice of PAL employees taking a picture of their passport using their personal phone, which according to them is mandated by the company. READ HERE
NEWS | Microsoft faces GDPR challenges in Europe
10 Oct 2022
GERMANY – Microsoft has again run into conflict in Europe, particularly in the German state of Hesse, which has enacted a partial ban on the use of Microsoft 365 by some local schools. This came after the company allegedly violated GDPR rules by storing personal data in cloud servers rather than in local data centers. READ HERE