Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, Proportionality: The Cornerstones of Data Protection
Our instructor introduces the importance and foundation of Data Privacy and Security that we should know about.
Legitimate purpose was illustrated by an example of a case. It ensured that our data was securely inputted. In this situation, I was prompted to think that universities like ours should be employing student information only for the reasons it was meant for — the programs that we were applying for.
The other case that demonstrated the principle of transparency was also presented. It was carried out through data outsourcing to third parties including CHED for scholarship or government funding. This situation illustrates the fact that we as organizations should be open about the reasons and people, we are sharing our data with and you as individuals should be aware and consent to such practices.
The most dreadful case was the one of privacy and security. It illustrated the possible situation where somebody hacks into the university networks and gets access to our data. This case was a good example that the organizations must have high security measures in place to protect the data and the principle of proportionality, which implies that the organizations must collect and store only the data, which is needed in their activities.
We have reflected on the situations that led me to know more about the concepts of data privacy. They showed me that not only do the rules follow but also the respect for people's rights and the responsible and ethical treatment of personal information.