EAGLE SCOUT | Issue No. 21-02
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| No. 21-02 | 4 Feb 2021 |
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FEATURE | Online privacy: Claim it this 2021
4 January 2021 PHILIPPINES —Despite being in force for nearly a decade now, the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) has very little to show in terms of criminal convictions for violations of its provisions. As long as this remains the status quo, Filipinos must take the initiative in ensuring their online privacy and security. This article provides several tips on how people can take back their online privacy. READ MORE |
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NEWS | Personal data of University students publicly made available online
5 January 2021
CANADA —A document containing personal data of students who used the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) Food Bank was made publicly available on the union’s website. The document contained phone numbers and email addresses of one hundred eleven (111) students. They were accessible to anybody who clicked on a Google form posted on website. READ MORE
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NEWS | NPC launches a partnership with Globe to promote Digital Privacy among Filipino youth
6 January 2021
PHILIPPINES —The National Privacy Commission (NPC) teamed up with Globe to promote digital responsibility and data privacy among the Filipino youth. The partnership spurred the creation of a book for children aimed at helping them better understand the concept of data privacy and security. The e-book and printed copies will be shared via various schools and communities. READ MORE
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NEWS | HK's Privacy Commissioner questions WhatsApp's new terms of use
13 January 2021
HONG KONG — WhatsApp’s new terms have prompted Hong Kong’s privacy commissioner to question the substantial amount of personal data that the platform will supposedly share with Facebook. The new terms will allow Facebook to gain access to information such as contact lists, location, financial information, and usage data. After listening to some of Facebook’s explanations, the Commissioner still finds several issues with the policy change. READ MORE
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NEWS | Rights groups warn of privacy risks on use of Vaccine Passports
15 January 2021 UNITED KINGDOM — “Vaccine passports” are now being utilized as a tool for verifying a person’s COVID immunity status. However, rights groups claim that such a document would create the backbone of an oppressive digital ID system that can endanger the fundamental rights of people. Their use may normalize identity checks and attract cybercriminals. READ MORE |
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