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  “Do Not Collect If You Can’t Protect”: The Unbreakable Rule of Data Protection In today’s interconnected world, data is power. Businesses, governments, and organizations collect vast amounts of personal information, often with the promise of enhanced services, personalized experiences, or societal benefits. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The phrase  “Do not collect if you can’t protect”  serves as a powerful reminder of the ethical and legal obligations organizations have toward safeguarding the data they collect. Why Data Protection Is Non-Negotiable 1.  Personal Data Is a Treasure Trove From names and contact details to health records and financial information, personal data is invaluable. It can be used to build trust with customers, improve services, or drive innovation. Yet, when mishandled or exposed, it becomes a weapon in the hands of malicious actors, leading to identity theft, fraud, and emotional distress. 2.  The Cost of Data...

  Understanding the PhilHealth Data Breach: Lessons on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection The recent news about the  Medusa ransomware group releasing stolen PhilHealth data  raises alarming concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity. This breach involved sensitive information, including  names, addresses, birthdays, sex, mobile numbers, and identification numbers , putting millions of individuals at risk of fraud, identity theft, and other malicious activities. Let’s reflect on the lessons from this incident and how we can protect ourselves in such situations. What Happened? PhilHealth, the state-run health insurance provider in the Philippines, became the target of a  Medusa ransomware attack . The attackers accessed and released sensitive personal information of its members. The breach has significant consequences: Exposure of sensitive data : Data such as names, contact details, and identification numbers can be used for illegal purposes, includin...