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24 Sep 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS| Trump admin wants to digitize healthcare system using AI
30 Jul 2025
UNITED STATES - The government is launching a program that encourages Americans to share their medical records with tech companies to help create a digital health care system. The goal is to make it easier for doctors to access patient history and for people to track health issues like diabetes through AI tools. Officials say that personal data will be secure, but experts worry about how it might be used. READ MORE
NEWS | Vietnam enhances data protection with national blockchain platform
29 Jul 2025
VIETNAM - Vietnam has updated its data protection laws, including the new Data Law and Personal Data Protection Law, to address the rapid digital growth. It has launched NDAChain, a blockchain-based system that adds a secure, decentralized layer to the National Data Centre that aims to protect sensitive data across sectors by ensuring authenticity, transparency, and resistance to cyberattacks. READ MORE
FEATURE | Experts say parental consent and age gates are flaws in India’s data privacy law
25 Jul 2025
INDIA – According to one study, it is often children who introduce their parents and elders to digital platforms. As such, how meaningful can parental or adult consent truly be in such cases? Another suggests that a blanket ban on the use by children of online platforms should be frowned upon, noting that personalization and tailored content can actually be good for kids. READ MORE
NEWS |Indonesia’s data privacy dilemma in a global trade era
30 Jul 2025
INDONESIA - Indonesia faces growing concerns over personal data privacy, especially with data transfers to the US under a trade deal. Many people are unclear about how their data is handled, with breaches often lacking real accountability, leading to public distrust and a sense of powerlessness.READ MORE
NEWS| Experts say Konektadong Pinoy poses no security risks
22 Jul 2025
PHILIPPINES - Experts say the Konektadong Pinoy Act will set clear cybersecurity and data privacy standards for telcos, requiring compliance within two years or face penalties. Its supporters believe it will boost competition, expand infrastructure, and improve rural connectivity. READ MORE
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