EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-17
09 Oct 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS |Anthropic to train its AI models using chat transcripts
2 Sep 2025
GLOBAL – Anthropic has announced that, starting September 28, it will update its terms and privacy policy to allow its use of chat transcripts from most Claude users for AI training. All subscription tiers users, except for business, government, education, and API users, can choose to delay agreeing to the new policy, but most accounts will be opted in by default. READ MORE
NEWS| France fines Google with €325 million for cookies without consent
3 Sep 2025
EUROPE – France’s data protection authority, the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés, has fined Google €325 million for showing ads to Gmail users using cookies without getting consent from those who don’t have Google accounts. In response, Google said it is reviewing the decision and emphasized that users have always had control over the ads they see. READ MORE
FEATURE | Organizations’ privacy practices while using AI
9 Sep 2025
UK - A recent study looked into how organizations in the UK are using AI, managing privacy, and preparing their workforce, and also assessed current views and practices on AI privacy in the country. It found that while the excitement around AI has driven its rapid adoption, many organizations are only now starting to seriously address privacy, governance, and security issues. READ MORE
NEWS | China releases ‘AI Plus’ plan
5 Sep 2025
CHINA – China recently launched the “AI Plus” plan to expand AI use in science, industry, public services, and governance by 2030. While AI firm, DeepSeek, continues to draw attention for its open-source models and IPO plans, regulators are drafting a list of high-risk AI activities that will need expert review. READ MORE
NEWS| MMDA to use body cams in enforcing NCAP
10 Sep 2025
PHILIPPINES - The MMDA announced that its new Swift Traffic Action Group (STAG) will start using body cameras to help enforce the No-Contact Apprehension Policy. All footage will be reviewed at the MMDA Command Center, with officers trained to follow data privacy protocols and compliance to ensure lawful and ethical use. READ MORE
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