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 Blog Entry No. 4 Social media has become a powerful tool for connection, expression, and learning, but it also poses serious challenges for academic institutions. At AiBiCi State University, the rising concerns over misinformation, cyberbullying, and unauthorized sharing of private information prompted implementing a university-wide social media policy. Aimed at safeguarding free speech while promoting responsible online behavior, the policy introduced training programs, appointed a social media officer for enforcement, and established clear guidelines on crisis response, ethical conduct, and confidentiality. While the initiative effectively reduced policy violations and improved digital engagement, it sparked essential conversations about balancing individual freedoms and institutional oversight. Through open dialogue and ongoing policy reviews, the university responded to concerns raised by students and staff, refining its approach to support protection and expression. Question:...

BLOG ENTRY NO. 3: AiBiCi University (ABC), a state institution in the southern Philippines, collects and keeps track of administrative, faculty, and student data, including personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, addresses, student records, and financial data. An unknown hacker collective once took credit for breaking into the AiBiCi student database and posting private data on the dark web. The university's IT department found that a faculty member's account with administrator access had a weak password, which was the cause of the breach. Researchers discovered that the university lacked a strong Data Protection Officer (DPO) role and had antiquated cybersecurity procedures. Faculty and students worried about financial fraud and identity theft after the hack. AiBiCi was under investigation by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) for violating RA 10173 regarding data protection procedures, breach disclosure, and responsibility.  The university administration m...