EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 24-12
10 Jul 2024 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Data leak caused by ransomware attack raises concern
21 Jun 2024
UK – A Russian ransomware group targeted Synnovis, a pathology firm serving London hospitals, causing extensive operational disruptions. The group reportedly published allegedly stolen data, including patient information, after Synnovis failed to meet ransom demands. Cybersecurity experts continue to warn about ongoing vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. READ MORE
NEWS | NPC condemns circulation of sensitive child video
17 Jun 2024
PH –The National Privacy Commission (NPC) criticized an online video of a child being circumcised, warning that sharing it violates the child's privacy and dignity. It urged the public to report such videos to platform administrators to ensure their removal, and emphasized the severe psychological and social consequences of unauthorized video sharing involving children. READ MORE
NEWS | YouTube's hidden content power AI training amid privacy concerns
27 Jun 2024
GLOBAL – OpenAI and Google are using YouTube videos to train their AI models, even if most content are personal and created by children under 13. Researchers have found that many videos are intended for small audiences only, raising privacy and ethical issues, especially when it comes to children's content (or lack thereof). READ MORE
NEWS | Complaints filed against principal's unauthorized monitoring of trans student
24 Jun 2024
INDIA –A school principal breached a student's privacy by monitoring her social media activity and later demanding that she delete her accounts and follow strict guidelines. Noting the ongoing harassment and bullying, the parents have demanded for a public apology and have filed complaints with the Transgender Welfare Board and Child Rights Protection Committee. READ MORE
NEWS | Cyberattack paralyzes university hospital’s IT systems
28 Jun 2024
CROATIA –A cyberattack targeted the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, forcing a shutdown of its IT systems and causing significant delays. The hospital later reported full recovery of services without patient data being compromised. Croatian authorities are investigating whether this attack is linked to recent DDoS attacks on government and financial institutions. READ MORE
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