EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-06
12 Apr 2023 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Panel tries to strike balance between parental rights and student privacy
16 Mar 2023
US – Texas lawmakers are trying to balance parental rights and privacy concerns in addressing warning signs of potential school shooters. A state senator is sponsoring a bill that would require schools to notify parents when their child is assessed as a threat. While parental rights advocates support the bill, mental health professionals worry about revealing too much private information. READ MORE
NEWS | France, to ban parents from sharing children's photos on social media
20 Mar 2023
FRANCE – The French National Assembly has passed a bill that would ban parents from posting photos of their children on social media as protection from the misuse of said photos for child pornography or school bullying. Parents would be jointly responsible for their children's image rights, and any decision to post them online should consider the child's age and maturity level. READ MORE
NEWS | Congress Criticizes TikTok Over Data Privacy and Misinformation
23 Mar 2023
US – In a recent hearing, TikTok was criticized by Congress for spreading misinformation, endangering children's mental health, and jeopardizing their privacy. They also raised concerns about the platform's potential national security risks. While TikTok's CEO emphasized the platform's safety features, lawmakers remain skeptical. READ MORE
NEWS | Research Group Publishes Blueprint to Build Privacy Programs for Higher Education
24 Mar 2023
CANADA – The Info-Tech Research Group has released a blueprint for higher education institutions to help embed privacy by design into their respective organizations. The approach involves partnering with business departments, gaining visibility on personal data processing activities, and creating privacy policies, standards, and procedures. READ MORE
NEWS | Privacy concerns prompt Japan schools to rethink embroidered names on uniforms
26 Mar 2023
JAPAN – Schools in Japan are considering removing embroidered names or tags from school uniforms to protect children's identities from security threats. Some schools have already switched to name tags that can be flipped in and out of a breast pocket, or now only requiring students to wear name tags while in class. READ MORE