EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-07
19 May 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Privacy Concerns in schools for CCTV use
14 Apr 2025
PHILIPPINES - A proposal to install more CCTVs in public schools to prevent violence and bullying has raised privacy concerns. Past incidents such as the unauthorized leak of CCTV footage involving a teacher, highlight the risks of mishandling data and violation of privacy. READ MORE
NEWS | Student and staff data exposed in school breach
3 Apr 2025
US - Highline Public Schools in Washington was hit by a ransomware attack in 2024, exposing personal, financial, and medical data of students and staff. The stolen information included names, Social Security numbers, health records, and student grades. The district is offering free credit monitoring to affected individuals and is adding more security, but privacy risks still remain. READ MORE
NEWS | Student data leaked in university cyberattack
10 Apr 2025
AUSTRALIA - Western Sydney University suffered a major data breach, exposing personal and academic data of up around 10,000 students. Some of this data was later found shared on the dark web, including names, health information, and bank details. The university is investigating and apologizing, while warning students to stay alert for further privacy risks. READ MORE
NEWS | Concerns raised over kids' safety on Meta’s VR platform
10 Apr 2025
US – Fairplay, a watchdog group, says children under 13 are using Meta's Horizon Worlds VR platform, even though it's not meant for them. A former Meta employee claimed that the company knew this and didn’t act to protect young users. Researchers found many children using adult accounts, raising serious concerns about safety, privacy, and exposure to harmful content. READ MORE
NEWS | Schools face privacy risks amid immigration enforcement
11 Apr 2025
US - Federal agents recently tried to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools to find undocumented students, raising fears about student privacy and safety. Although schools are legally required to educate all students, regardless of immigration status, schools cannot hide or block investigations. READ MORE
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