EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-10
10 Jul 2023 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | US releases new guidance on student health records and privacy rights
16 May 2023
US – The Department of Education has released two guidance documents on student health records and privacy rights under FERPA to remind schools of their obligations to protect student information. They emphasize the importance of consent and encourage schools to prioritize student privacy and limit disclosure of health information. READ MORE
NEWS | Compton School faces outage due to possible cyberattack
17 May 2023
UK – Compton School’s IT systems have been compromised due to a possible cyberattack. It has left the institution without internet access for nearly a week. The school is working with various organizations and cyber security teams to restore the systems securely, but the exact timeframe for restoration remains uncertain. READ MORE
FEATURE | YouTube might face lawsuits for tracking kids
24 May 2023
US – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about YouTube potentially facing lawsuits from parents over allegations of tracking children, which is against state laws. In 2019, a parent sued YouTube for disregarding children's privacy. This led to similar cases being filed by other parents. READ MORE
NEWS | Online learning company faces charges for student data privacy violations
25 May 2023
US – The Federal Trade Commission has sued Edmodo, an online learning company, for collecting and using children's data for advertising purposes. The company has denied sharing said data. The case was filed after a report revealed that Edmodo was designed to surveil children and collect their personal data for advertising purposes. READ MORE
NEWS | Philippines and Hong Kong partner to strengthen privacy rights and digital security
22 May 2023
PHILIPPINES – The privacy watchdogs of the Philippines and Hong Kong recently signed an agreement to strengthen privacy rights and digital security in both countries. The parties have committed to share knowledge, cooperate in investigations, and explore innovative ways to protect personal data. READ MORE
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