Social Data Protection and Privacy

Privacy

it encompasses personal, informational, and physical spaces.

personal identifiable information (PII)

any data that can identify an individual directly or indirectly, such as name, address, or social security number.

behavioral data

is collected from an individual's actions, especially online or while using apps and services.

health data

Sensitive data related to an individual's health, physical or mental condition, and medical history.

financial data

Information related to an individual's financial activities and status.

government and legal data

This refers to records maintained by government bodies, and used for regulatory or identification purposes.

What is the right to control access to one's body, home, and personal activities?

Personal privacy.

What does informational privacy involve?

The right to control how personal data is collected, used, and shared by others.

What is communicational privacy?

The right to private conversations and protection from interception or monitoring.

Data privacy

What refers to the rights associated with personal data collected through online interactions?

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal (2018)

data breach occurred in 2018 involving Cambridge Analytica

• they harvested personal data from up to 87 million Facebook users without consent.

COMELEC data breach (2016)

Personal information of around 55 million voters was leaked by hackers.

What should you do to safeguard your personal information?

Use strong passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and limit data sharing.

Republic Act No. 10173

This comprehensive law aims to protect the personal information of individuals in both the public and private sectors. It establishes principles for the collection, processing, and storage of personal data, requiring organizations to obtain consent from data subjects before processing their information.

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Republic Act No. 10175

This law addresses cybercrimes, including those that threaten data privacy, such as hacking, identity theft, and data interference.

E-commerce Act of 2000

Republic Act No. 8792

This act provides legal recognition for electronic transactions and documents. It includes provisions requiring organizations to implement data protection measures to secure electronic documents and transactions.

What is prohibited by the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 in the Philippines?

Unauthorized recording and distribution of intimate or private photos and videos.

data breaches

When companies fail to protect data, it can be exposed in hacks or breaches.

This can lead to identity theft or fraud.

phishing

Cybercriminals use your data to create fake emails or messages to trick you into giving up more personal information.

tracking and surveillance

Governments, companies, or hackers can track what you do online, leading to a loss of privacy.

personal information

• Full name (especially if uncommon)

•   Home address or current location

•   Phone number

•   Email address

•   National ID, passport, or driver's license details

•   Birthdate (or at least the full date)

•   Bank account details or financial information

sensitive and security-related data

• Passwords or security questions

•   Work or school schedules

•   Travel plans (to avoid burglars targeting your home)

•   Personal conversations (screenshots of private chats)

social and relationship matters

• Family conflicts or drama

•   Breakups and arguments

•   Personal grievances about work or school

•   Photos of other people without their consent

personal and academic information

• Negative comments about your workplace, school, or teachers

•   Exam answers, confidential work data, or trade secrets

•   Private details about colleagues, classmates, or employees

children and minors’ privacy

• Full names, schools, or locations of children

•   Daily routines that could endanger their safety

personal habits and routines

• Frequent check-ins to specific locations

•   Too many details about daily life that could make stalking easier

Multi-Factor Authentication

what is the meaning of MFA ?