EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 23-19
20 Oct 2023 | University Data Protection Office
FEATURE | Customized privacy notices do not equate to data privacy compliance
5 Oct 2023
INDIA – PwC India has released a report on how compliant Indian companies are with their newly effective Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Among 100 websites studied in the report, 90% displayed a privacy notice during data collection. However, they noted that this alone does not indicate a robust data privacy framework. READ MORE
NEWS | CCTVs in bathrooms: Privacy Commissioner urges schools to consider risks
10 Oct 2023
NEW ZEALAND - More schools are considering the installation of surveillance cameras in bathrooms, according to Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster, driven apparently by a desire to address issues like vaping and bullying. Webster points out, however, that this raises privacy concerns and urges them to conduct a thorough risk assessment. READ MORE
NEWS | DLSU announces ‘data security incident,’ as website and online services are down
11 Oct 2023
PHILIPPINES – De La Salle University experienced a "data security incident" that led to the inaccessibility of its website and online student and faculty portals. The school's Information Technology Services Office (ITS) confirmed the incident and has taken measures to prevent further issues. READ MORE
NEWS | PSA suffers data breach
12 Oct 2023
PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has experienced a data breach, following the recent Medusa ransomware attack on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. The National Privacy Commission confirmed the breach and stated that the PSA has filed a breach notification report. READ MORE
NEWS | PH House of Representatives website under web defacement attack
15 Oct 2023
PHILIPPINES - The House of Representatives website became inaccessible, with one group identifying themselves as "3MUSKETEERZ” admitting to having hacked the site. The House responded to the incident two hours later, assuring the public that they had taken prompt action and were collaborating with relevant government agencies to investigate the matter. READ MORE
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