EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-18
10 Oct 2023 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Millions of Australian students' privacy at risk due to tech surveillance during remote learning
27 Sep 2023
AUSTRALIA – A study by Human Rights Watch has revealed that over 4 million Australian students faced unprecedented tracking and surveillance during remote learning, as corporations accessed their data. Edtech products often collected data on students' contacts, locations, and keystrokes, and sent it to ad companies. READ MORE
NEWS | New York bans facial recognition in schools over privacy concerns
28 Sep 2023
US – The state of New York state has prohibited the use of facial recognition technology in schools due to concerns about student privacy and civil rights. The move comes after an analysis found that the risks of facial recognition outweigh its benefits, particularly for marginalized groups. READ MORE
NEWS | How Ed Tech tools track kids online
28 Sep 2023
US – The increasing use by schools of technologies has given for-profit tech companies access to students' personal data. These tools often make use of tracking technologies, including session recorders, which capture users' actions, raising concerns about privacy. READ MORE
NEWS | ChildFund NZ notifies donors of data breach by telemarketing company
27 Sep 2023
NEW ZEALAND – ChildFund New Zealand has informed its donors about a data breach involving its contracted telemarketing company. The breach occurred during a cyberattack in April, affecting personal information of its donors. The organization is now working with a different company with strict data protection policies. READ MORE
NEWS | PhilHealth ordered to attend hearing on recent cyberattack
27 Sep 2023
PHILIPPINES – The National Privacy Commission has instructed the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to participate in a hearing on the recent cyberattack on its systems. It has asked for comprehensive information on the extent of the data breach and now expects a detailed report. READ MORE
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