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During the CICapehan 24.v1, different professors shared their knowledge on specific fields. All of those ideas were very interesting and could be used for our capstone ideas. However, the one that piqued my interest the most and reminded me of my mission on spreading data privacy and security awareness was Dr. Muthmainnah's take on new learning strategies in the modern world. We are arguably in the peak of human civilization's technological advancement. Along with this advancement is the new generation that is exposed early to technologies, which they will grow with. With that context, it means that they will grow and mature differently from our generation or older. As such, we must not disregard these facts and take into consideration a new way of learning as Dr. Muthmainnah said in her take on the possibilities of new learning strategies. The Assure Model that Dr. Muthmainnah explained was amazing and engaging. However, to have it grounded into a household level, I thought I would use game-based learning on teaching my younger cousins aged below 10 in the importance of data privacy and security. Randomly talking to them about such a matter would have no impact since they are too young. It might work with my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, but not on the children. Strangely enough, after doing it for two weeks using VALORANT and Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel as basis, where I taught them to never let your enemies know what information you have, it made them realize to not necessarily just share information, especially to strangers. The results became visible when one of my cousins wanted his father (my uncle) to buy him a Lego set online and told his father that he does not like giving Lazada our home address. Which stresses the kid since he wants the toy but is not willing to give our address. It made me happy that I was creating an impact, even by just a drop. In the end, it was just another act of kindness towards my family and a test for academic purposes. It yielded good results, so I will leave it at that. Game-based learning, there are a lot of fields this could expanded to explore on.

One of the tech giants in the modern world was explicitly tackled during a discussion, Facebook. It was all about how the company collects data, and how they earn their revenue even though the services they offer are free. It was a take me back trip to the phrase "If it is free, then you are the product". Facebook is a company that revolves around data. The data they collect from their users will be used for personalized ads from third-parties such as partners and service providers. Meaning, they share our data towards companies who may benefit it. However, they insist that they never sell it. Still, the term "third parties" is broad and can range from pharmaceutical brands to even political figures. There are different categories on how Facebook collects your data; first we have explicit data, these are data which the user themselves voluntarily gave to Facebook. Next are metadata, also known as behind the scenes data like time, date, IP address, and device information. Then we have off-Facebook activity, wherein data are collected from plugins like Facebook pixel or Instagram and WhatsApp. Lastly, are third-party data, which are collected through other sources outside of Facebook and its partners which relates with you. In an objective perspective, the way on how they can track you easily is scary. One small tweak and Facebook could become the greatest threat on a national scale. With all that risks out in the open, what can I do to be safe? Just stop using Facebook? I cannot do that since it is the tool I am using to stay in touch with society and its current events. Is there any other way? Of course there is, that is limiting on how much you expose. Always remember that Facebook is getting profit from your data, and they may claim that your data is safe, but there is never a 100% security in this world. To conclude, Facebook is an amalgamation of data and it has the potential to become a pandora's box. So, in the case that it really becomes that, even on a small scale, let us protect our own data through these ways: 1. The Facebook app can collect more data about you than just using it on the browser. Delete and uninstall it. 2. Use a Facebook container extension when browsing Facebook on a browser like Brave or Firefox. 3. Manage your off-Facebook activity in ways like clearing history to break connections 4. Be mindful of what your profile exposes in the public, be private and limit what personal information you provide publicly. 5. Always and always think twice before posting something, especially photos. 6. In general, be stingy on the information or data that you provide. This is not only applicable on Facebook but, to all cyber activities you participate in. It is a sad fact that Facebook is profiting on so many people that do not know they are the product. I will spread the awareness of data privacy in my own way. It may be small, but every drop will count. "Privacy only comes to those who work for" - All Things Secured, 2022

During a specific discussion in the course of Data Privacy and Security, a video was played by our instructor in which a man was presented to be figuratively naked in the cyberspace. His medical records, credit card details, and even his behavioral history and criminal records were out in the open. This left him flabbergasted, later feeling insane with the line that keeps repeating "It is in the system". From the reaction of the man in the video, it was either he unknowingly offered his personal information without thinking the consequences towards his privacy, or he was aware that he was offering his data but did not really think what comes next. It was a great presentation that tackles the great need for education and awareness towards the ever-valuable thing we possess, our data. Serving as a lesson that we ourselves are responsible for our own data and privacy. Luckily, in the video, the exposed data of the man was used to cater his pizza order. However, if a malicious entity was to get access of that system, not just the man can fall as a victim. The video was very informative and impactful. It encouraged me to even share my thoughts about privacy to my family and friends. I am glad that I was already a private person to begin with. It means I really do not have that much of digital footprint. It is not a good idea to have your personal affairs and data to be out in the public. So, listen up, tighten up those accounts, flag and uninstall those apps, read those terms and conditions, and be responsible of your own data. Especially in the modern era of technology, data is the most powerful weapon, the new oil, the new focus. This is the Information Age.

The Seal and Certificate of Registration by the National Privacy Commission should be a great honor given to an organization on a national level, a manifestation of its efforts to comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. I am not belittling the actions taken by the university, I am just expressing how undeserving they are of the honor they were bestowed upon. Maybe in the future years, the university will be able to uphold the seal and certificate with absolute truth.

Data, the new oil of the modern world (Humby, 2006). At first, it might seem far fetched. However, it is an undeniable fact. In the latest discussion of the course data security and privacy, it has led me to the realization that it is neither my knowledge nor skills that is the most valuable in me. It is my data. Data is like water, very flexible and can be utilized in many forms. From being a guide to solve intricate puzzles of life, to harming another person or myself. To a personal level, the discussion lead me to think that I myself have been exposing the most valuable thing I have for free to tech giants. Despite it, the services they offer are one of the needs in my life. Conflicting ideals that resulted from the newly absorbed knowledge being applied to oneself. In the end, I concluded to limit and monitor the exposure of my own data to the public. My data is my own responsibility. On the other hand, tech giants that possess my data, the best I can do is re-read the terms and conditions meticulously and trust that they will not fall into potential misuse of data. Since, I am already aware that they are using my data for the benefit of not just me, the users, but also for the betterment of their company. In conclusion, they will be responsible for the security of my data, and I will be held accountable to whom I share my data, my privacy. I choose not to be ignorant.