EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-08
08 May 2023 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Cameras installed in school toilets raise privacy concerns
19 Apr 2023
UK – A school in the UK has installed cameras in the toilets to address issues on vandalism and bullying. However, parents and students have raised concerns fearing the cameras may infringe the privacy of students. The school defended its decision, stating that the cameras are positioned to ensure privacy and will only be used in special circumstances. READ MORE
NEWS | Breach of gov’t education platform affects thousands
19 Apr 2023
EGYPT – The personal data of thousands of students in Egypt have been compromised due to a data breach that occurred in February 2021 at a government education platform. The authorities did not disclose it until April 2023. Sensitive personal information like birthdates and national identification numbers were among those compromised. READ MORE
NEWS | Transgender Student’s Use of Girl’s Locker Room Sparks Debate
21 Apr 2023
US – A debate about gender identity and privacy concerns sparked when a transgender student undressed in the girls' locker room of a school. Some parents and students expressed concerns, while others supported the student's right to access facilities that align with their gender identity. The school stated that it had addressed the matter, promising to ensure it will not happen again. READ MORE
NEWS | Over 1M records compromised in data breach involving gov’t agencies
19 Apr 2023
PHILIPPINES – There has been a massive data breach affecting over 1 million records from several Philippine government agencies, including the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police. The compromised data, which includes names, birthdates, and addresses were posted on a publicly accessible website. READ MORE
NEWS | Sexually explicit content posted on an official FB Page of a police office
21 Apr 2023
PHILIPPINES – The official Facebook page of the Iloilo City Police Office was hacked, resulting in the posting of pornographic content on the page. The profile picture and cover photo of the page were also replaced with explicit images. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working with Facebook to regain control of the page. READ MORE
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