EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 22-07
29 Apr 2022 | University Data Protection Office
FEATURE | Why schools are struggling to protect student data
12 Apr 2022
UNITED STATES – As the education sector shifted to the digital realm when COVID-19 hit two years ago, its reliance on remote learning exposed plenty of weaknesses in existing data protection measures designed to safeguard student data—which was a problem already even before the pandemic. This article outlines the reasons behind the industry’s continuing struggles and some possible solutions. READ HERE
NEWS | Privacy concerns raised after University search of faculty emails
14 Apr 2022
UNITED STATES – Some faculty members of the University of North Carolina raised concerns regarding free speech and privacy, after a recent inquiry made by the school about a suspected “data breach”. According to a report, the University combed through faculty emails and even went beyond that. READ HERE
NEWS | Cyber-attack warning issued to schools
7 Apr 2022
UNITED KINGDOM – The Department of Education (DfE) has issued a warning to schools telling them to read the guidance on cyberattacks issued by the Government to avoid being attacked by Russian “hacktivists”. It also recommended that schools reconsider their exposure to cybersecurity risk if they are using Russian-based IT applications. READ HERE
NEWS | Patients more frequently suing hospitals over data breaches
13 Apr 2022
UNITED STATES – A new study conducted by the law firm BakerHostetler shows that industries are being sued more often by consumers for data breaches. The biggest rise has been observed in healthcare, followed by those in business and professional services, finance and insurance, and education. READ HERE
NEWS | NBI to file raps against person linked to data breach
13 Apr 2022
PHILIPPINES – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will file charges against a former Smartmatic employee who has been linked to an alleged security breach. This comes after some Senators exposed that a worker of the automations technology provider allowed a group of hackers to copy election data. READ HERE
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