EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 22-21

NEWS | Lawmaker files bill seeking protection of academic records from calamities

2 Nov 2022

PHILIPPINES –A lawmaker has proposed a bill seeking the development of a national database for public schools to protect student records from natural and man-made disasters. The database will contain student information like grades, good moral record, and improvement tracking. Processing of personal data shall be in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. READ MORE

NEWS | Student info compromised when SAT score sheets got lost in transit     

6 Nov 2022

UNITED STATES – Student information, including SAT scores, of students in the El Paso Independent School District was compromised after their SAT score sheets flew out of a UPS truck. The score sheets contain information such as the student’s address and birth date. While the school has recovered most of the score sheets, fifty-five are still missing. READ MORE

NEWS | Student health info stolen from tech group used by state government   

6 Nov 2022

AUSTRALIA – The health data of students were compromised when a company used by state government departments fell victim to a cyberattack. The compromised data includes developmental and behavioral issues, family alcohol or drug problems, and demographics. The full extent of the breach is still being investigated. READ MORE

NEWS | Parents given access to other students’ grades    

8 Nov 2022

UNITED STATES – Parents were able to access all student report cards at Mendenhall Middle School through a link meant to provide access to an individual student’s report card. The link remained accessible for five hours. Those who were able to open the link may have accessed and downloaded the report cards on their own devices. READ MORE

NEWS | New Singapore law mandates blocking of harmful online content

9 Nov 2022

SINGAPORE – Singapore recently passed a law that aims to strengthen online safety. Among others, it requires social media sites to block harmful content accessible to Singapore users, regardless of where the content is hosted. Notably, private communications are not covered by the law to ensure privacy. READ MORE