We have received reports of phishing messages claiming to offer fuel vouchers or financial assistance and pretending to be from the government agency like Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Energy (DOE). Please be advised that these...

The University of the Philippines Diliman Data Protection Office (DPO) recently welcomed representatives from Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) for a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening data privacy practices in higher education institutions. The...

Happy Data Privacy Day! Today, January 28, we celebrate Data Privacy Day, an international event reminding us to take care of our own data and the information we manage every day. This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to foster and sustain a...

In the spirit of the Christmas season, we are pleased to share a timely infographic entitled “12 Privacy Tips,” highlighting common risks and key precautions for secure and responsible email use especially when using shared devices during the holidays. This...

Courtesy of our campus, we share with you an infographic titled “Using Shared Devices,” which highlights common risks and key precautions. This infographic was created and designed by the UPIS DPO Interns for AY 2024-2025. We encourage everyone to review the...

UP Diliman’s Data Protection Office (Diliman DPO) recently conducted a benchmarking engagement with Ifugao State University (IFSU) to support the strengthening of its data privacy program and compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. The visit showcased UP...

Just a quick reminder about something called doxing. This is when someone exposes personal info online without your consent. It can lead to harassment or identity theft. Here are a few simple ways to protect yourself: Don’t overshare on social media. Use a strong...

As we take time to reflect and recharge this Holy Week, let’s not forget to protect ourselves and our data especially when we're away from our usual routines. Here are some simple yet crucial tips to stay cyber-safe: Don’t connect to public Wi-Fi.Public Wi-Fi networks...

To ensure the privacy and protection of everyone’s data, we kindly ask everyone to review and update their Google Account access and privacy settings. Ensure that shared files are set to "Only me, and grant access only to the people who are privy to the document....