EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 24-02
06 Feb 2024 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Loudoun County Public Schools sued for
alleged misuse of privacy laws
17 Jan 2024
US – A news outlet has filed a lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools for violating public records laws by refusing to provide documentation on legal settlements related to an alleged rape cover-up. The school is accused of misusing privacy laws to justify its actions. READ MORE
NEWS | Coventry School reprimanded for multiple data breaches
22 Jan 2024
UK– The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reprimanded Finham Park Multi Academy Trust in light of multiple data breaches it has suffered. The school's IT system has been hacked multiple times, compromising the personal data of over 1,800 people. Despite previous guidance, the school still lacks proper security protocols, inevitably leading to repeat offenses. READ MORE
NEWS | Break-in at Child and Family Services Office may have compromised client data
26 Jan 2024
CANADA – A break-in at a Winnipeg Child and Family Services office in Manitoba may have compromised its clients' personal information. The province is now urging individuals to contact the police if they come across discarded documents containing personal information, and promises to review the incident to prevent similar incidents in the future. READ MORE
NEWS | Schools struggle with post-holiday cyberattacks
and data breaches
27 Jan 2024
US – A number of schools have reported cyberattacks and data thefts after the holiday season prompting some to conduct lessons without internet and return to “old school” teaching. A third party service provider of a school was also found to have exposed troves of information on background check systems, at-risk students, emergency drills and more. READ MORE
NEWS | Enhancing Cybersecurity in PH: Recent Measures and Initiatives
18 Jan 2024
PHILIPPINES – As the Philippines focuses on digitalization, the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center has been actively raising awareness about online scams through various cybersecurity initiatives. They include a partnership with CitizenWatch Philippines which aims to empower consumers with cybersecurity training, and the deployment of Consumer Application Monitoring Systems. READ MORE