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To enhance the students’ knowledge and awareness on confidentiality and integrity, the Office of the Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), with the help of Student Welfare and Development Services (SWDS), conducted a continuation of skills enhancement training (particularly a hard skills training) after completing a successful technical workshop on Data Privacy Protection, held at Samar State University (SSU) Convention Center, January 19, Thursday.
The training went well under the expertise of Provincial Head of Bureau of Treasury Dr. Jefferson L. Cabataña who covered the half-day significant discussion on data privacy protection which specifically focused on three topics; (1) Privacy in a Data-Driven World, (2) Republic Act 10173 – Data Privacy Act 2012 Accountability and Responsibility, and (3) Tips to Protect One’s Personal Privacy. The workshop was participated by some students organizations in SSU.
In his discussion, Dr. Cabataña mentioned a line from British mathematician Clive Humby that “Data is the new oil”. This analogy has been proven correct, as data now powers entire industries and has tremendous value – but is effectively worthless if left unrefined. But, like oil, one of the drawbacks of data is its environmental impact.
Meanwhile, the students were participative and active during the discussion. Their energy set high as the guest speaker administered games that were related to their topics.
When asked about what they have learned, they revealed that a lot of things in the internet world are new to them. They became more conscious about their privacy and decided to become wise internet users.
“I realized that we should always be careful on what we do in the internet world. We should always make sure to be a wise internet user. Be responsible and sensitive enough in what we post in our social media accounts,” said Millen Tuazon, BSEd Vice President of Educators’ Guild.
“I also learned that we should be careful in sharing our personal information in the internet to avoid phishing incidents or identity thefts. Think before you click,” he added.
Daren Pensaber | News Writer
Photo Courtesy: Hyannia Deanelle Comilan
