EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-20
26 Jan 2026 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | PH urged to enact data sovereignty law
16 Oct 2025
PHILIPPINES – During the 8th CXO Tech Summit, a VST ECS executive urged for the passage of a Philippine data sovereignty law to attract global tech investments and create local jobs through new data centers. He said local data storage would boost speed, energy investments, and the local tech ecosystem. READ MORE
NEWS | Philippines experienced a major increase in data leaks during the 3Q of 2025
22 Oct 2025
PHILIPPINES – According to one firm, the Philippines saw a 73% surge in personal data leaks between July to September 2025, affecting roughly 4.32 million Filipinos. They involved sensitive information, which are often reused in various scams and other fraudulent activities. Healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and public services were among the most targeted due to weak cybersecurity defenses. READ MORE
NEWS | NPC probes alleged GCash data breach
27 Oct 2025
PHILIPPINES – The NPC launched an investigation following a dark web post allegedly selling GCash user and merchant data, including KYC records. If the breach is confirmed, the NPC said it will take regulatory and enforcement action under the Data Privacy Act. Users are advised to monitor their accounts, update their passwords, and enable security features. READ MORE
NEWS | Meta’s new AI glasses spark concerns over student privacy
16 Oct 2025
UNITED STATES – The rise of AI glasses has sparked concerns about student safety and privacy. Students worry that recording indicators are insufficient and that the devices could collect sensitive personal data. Despite concerns, educators see educational benefits such as augmented reality learning, lecture recording, and accessibility features. READ MORE
NEWS | California enacts digital age verification law
23 Oct 2025
UNITED STATES – California has enacted the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), which takes effect on 1 January 2027, requiring device-based age verification to protect children online. Operating system providers must collect users’ age and send age-range signals to app developers. Developers are then expected to rely on these age signals when limiting data use, or face penalties for violations. READ MORE
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