EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-24
27 Jan 2026 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Roadmap against online sexual abuse and child exploitation
16 Dec 2025
PHILIPPINES – The National Coordination Center Against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM) has launched a strategic plan intended to serve as a three-year roadmap for preventing and protecting children from digital harm. READ MORE
NEWS | CitizenWatch demands Data Storage Law
17 Dec 2025
PHILIPPINES – In October 2025, the Philippines ranked 6th worldwide on ChatGPT usage. According to CitizenWatch, the number of AI users today is proof of the growing AI economy. They also pointed out the dependence of several sectors on the new technology. For the organization, laws should evolve with technology to safeguard its users. . READ MORE
NEWS | DICT and House ICT push for Unified Cybersecurity Law
26 Dec 2025
PHILIPPINES – The DICT and House of representatives’ committee on ICT 2nd Technical Working Group proposed to unify a number of cybersecurity related bill into one consolidated bill. At the core of the proposed Cybersecurity law is the transformation of the current DICT Cybersecurity bureau into a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA). READ MORE
NEWS | Japanese version of Britain’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
23 Dec 2025
JAPAN – The Children and Families Agency finalized the draft of guidelines for a child-protection system allowing employers to check sex crime records of prospective teachers and workers. The bill underwent repeated deliberations because of concerns the DBS could restrict job opportunities or invade people’s privacy. READ MORE
NEWS | Disney fined for privacy violation
31 Dec 2025
UNITED STATES – A Federal judge approved an order requiring Disney to pay $10 million as civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company allowed personal data to be collected from children who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule). READ MORE
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