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13 Aug 2024 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Educational app provider accused of mishandling students' personal data
16 Jul 2024
JAPAN – Local governments have authorized an educational app provider to directly access and manage public school students' personal data. The data collected from devices distributed to students was supposedly sent to foreign companies without informing the parents or guardians. The Ministry of Education will investigate the potential mismanagement of student data. READ MORE
NEWS | Cyberattack exposes WSU students' personal data
19 Jul 2024
US – Some Washington State University (WSU) students were notified that their personal data might have been exposed in a cyberattack. The breach may have compromised various information including, health details and Social Security numbers. WSU has advised students to monitor their accounts and offered complimentary credit monitoring services. READ MORE
NEWS | Experts urge policymakers to address edtech’s data quality and security
19 Jul 2024
AUSTRALIA – Australia's edtech sector is expanding, but students’ learning outcomes have remained stagnant and equity gaps continue to grow. Experts urge for a national quality assurance system to ensure edtech is effective, safe, and inclusive. They also urge policymakers to implement standards and controls on edtech to protect children’s privacy and security. READ MORE
NEWS | UK School reprimanded for improper use of facial recognition
23 Jul 2024
UK – Chelmer Valley High School has been reprimanded by the UK’s data protection regulator for using facial recognition technology without obtaining proper consent from students. Also, the school implemented the technology for cashless lunch payments without first conducting a data protection impact assessment, and relied merely on an opt-out consent. READ MORE
NEWS | Ransomware attack exposes personal data of students and staff
30 Jul 2024
US – New Jersey City University experienced a ransomware attack potentially compromising the personal and financial data of its students and staff. Affected individuals were notified and offered free credit monitoring. The university is working to address the breach and has yet to confirm if a ransom was paid. READ MORE
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