EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-15
25 Sep 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | DSWD Adds GCash as Payment Option for MTA and HELPS Applications
1 August 2025
PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development now accepts GCash payments for the Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) system and the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS), alongside existing online payment options. This move is part of the agency’s digitalization efforts to make transactions faster, more accessible, and fully online. READ MORE
NEWS|Court Revives Negligence Claim Against X Over Child Exploitation Video
2 August 2025
US – An appeals court ruled that X, formerly Twitter, must face a negligence claim for allegedly taking nine days to report and remove a child pornography video that gained over 167,000 views. While the court upheld broad immunity for the platform under Section 230, it said this protection does not cover failure to promptly report such content to authorities. READ MORE
NEWS|UK Universities Urged to Embrace AI to Stay Competitive
3 August 2025
UK – A report warns that UK universities risk falling behind unless they integrate AI into teaching, train staff, and upgrade outdated digital systems. With employers seeking AI-literate graduates, institutions are encouraged to adopt flexible courses, modern learning tools, and ethical standards to bridge the gap between academia and workplace needs. READ MORE
NEWS | IACAT Region XI Strengthens Anti-Trafficking Campaigns in Schools
4 August 2025
PHILIPPINES – IACAT Region XI is partnering with schools to train counselors and raise awareness among parents about human trafficking and online child exploitation, addressing the growing role of family-linked recruiters. The initiative aims to maintain the region’s Tier 1 status and provide survivors with recovery programs, including counseling, education, and livelihood support. READ MORE
NEWS | Australian Regulator Criticizes Tech Giants Over Child Safety Failures
7 August 2025
AUSTRALIA – The country’s eSafety Commissioner reported that major tech firms failed to adequately address online child sexual abuse, with some not tracking reports or disclosing safety staffing. Despite legally enforceable orders to improve detection and prevention, the companies showed minimal progress, raising serious transparency and accountability concerns. READ MORE
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