DepEd warns against posting of learner’s information on social media

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) reminds the public from posting learners’ diplomas and Certificates of completion on social media.
DepEd warns against posting of learner’s information on social media

While many parents and learners are excited and proud of their accomplishments, DepEd warns that posting of photos or screenshots of documents containing sensitive information on social media is prohibited.

DepEd published a bulletin via its microsite on “Posting of Learner Information on Social Media.” It stated that, “users must NOT post Learner Information System (LIS) screenshots or messages containing Learner Reference Numbers (LRN), names, documents, enrollment histories, and/or personally-identifiable information of learners in Facebook or any publicly available social media network, regardless of the settings of the post, group, or profile (Closed, Secret, etc.).”

Sample of DepEd’s Diploma which contain “highly sensitive” information
Sample of DepEd’s Diploma which contain “highly sensitive” information | Photo Courtesy: The Department of Education

Sample of DepEd’s Diploma which contain “highly sensitive” information
Sample of DepEd’s Certificates which contain “highly sensitive” information | Photo Courtesy: The Department of Education

These documents include Certificates of completion, school cards and diplomas which bear the learner’s LRN, signatures of school officials, school’s name and more.

DepEd considers such information as “highly classified,” meaning it should not be posted on social media “under any circumstances.”

The education agency clarified that an exemption may be allowed if certain screenshots or information is important when making follow-ups to other schools. However, any learner information must be redacted (omitted, erased, blocked or blurred) prior to posting or at least send the photos through private messaging or email.

DepEd warns, “All posts not complying with this rule constitute violation of relevant policies, and will be taken down ON SIGHT and WITHOUT WARNING.”

Data Privacy Act

The said policies are in compliance with existing laws and policies on data privacy and safeguarding.

According to Department of Education’s (DepEd) Data Privacy Notice, the data and information they collected are protected and deemed confidential and private under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173).

While the agency remains committed in ensuring “free flow of information” under the Freedom of Information Act (Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016), these information needs to be safeguarded for privacy.

DepEd reiterates, “Only authorized DepEd personnel have access to personal information collected, the exchange of which will be facilitated through email and web applications. These will be stored in a database in accordance with government policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines."

Dangers of posting diplomas and Certificates online

Since it’s graduation season, sometimes parents and learners couldn’t help but share their achievements on social media. While it’s normal to post stories of success, posting photos of diplomas and Certificates are discouraged. Posting important information online might subject the learner, parents or even schools to possible dangers and problems.

1. Every learner is issued a Learner Reference Number (LRN). This number is permanent and will be used throughout the entire basic education program. This is also used to easily track the learner’s historical school records, including personal information such as birthdate, address, parents’ name, nationality. Such information could easily be used for crimes like “identity theft” or “fraud.” An individual can maliciously take on another person’s identity to obtain benefits or have access to personal accounts. By posting diplomas or Certificate online, someone might take advantage of your school records and identity and fraudulently claim it as their own.

2. Diplomas and Certificates bear the learner's full name and the school’s name and address. Anyone can easily locate the learner’s whereabouts and location and make them easy targets for people with criminal intent.

3. The names and signatures of school administrators and principals, including the logo and headers of the school also appear in the diploma and Certificates. These can easily be copied and edited and be used to ask for solicitations or worse, even extortion.

4. Diploma and Certificate can easily be copied and reproduced with malicious intent. They can create fake copies and pass it on to fraudsters.

While it may seem tempting to post these documents on social media as rewards of their success, it’s still important to prioritize the welfare and safety of learners.

— Sally, The Summit Express



21 Comments

Add a comment here
  1. The program will approve the name you pick is exceptional. tiktok likes

    ReplyDelete
  2. The most recognisable being the fact that you are your own boss. You make the decisions and answer to no one. You send the invoices and you set the policies. Heck, you could sit in your underpants all day on the computer if you wanted to. tiktok

    ReplyDelete
  3. If used in a right manner, Social Media can give a massive upsurge to your business. Let us see how: Using Digital Media is an inexpensive deal. If your brand is cool, it can get cooler with the hype you can get on Social media. Considering the rise of internet usage in India, we are adopting the digital trends with a really fast pace. So, it has become really essential to have a digital profile. Free TikTok Likes

    ReplyDelete
  4. The ongoing movement from customary media to more straightforward media (social media) will bring about PR firms having some expertise in or propelling divisions gave to web journals, social systems administration locales, portable media and digital recordings. Facebook video downloader

    ReplyDelete
  5. Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info. facebook

    ReplyDelete
  6. I just want to let you know that I just check out your site and I find it very interesting and informative.. acheter des followers

    ReplyDelete
  7. Some incredibly, great. Some ridiculously terrible. So how would you sift through the awful ones and locate the great ones? Indeed, the great social media supervisors will know a great deal and they comprehend the stuff to be fruitful. why not try these out

    ReplyDelete
  8. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Did you know that live comedy is one of the most effective forms of entertainment? Comedians, therefore, are a good option if you want to invite more people to have fun and just laugh. Businesses like nightclubs, hotels and casino are a few of the many establishments that profit from the talents of lots of comedians. If you cannot afford, or if you just simply do not want to have comedians every day or every night, then go start a comedy night. Best tiktok generators

    ReplyDelete
  10. All supported endorsers must not make any deceptive or misleading advertisements or cases about your items. All substance must be exact and honest. Since you are similarly as mindful as any supported endorser would be, you have to have a reasonable strategy on what tricky publicizing is and confine such cases. best place to buy email lists

    ReplyDelete
  11. PCs and correspondence innovations permit people to speak with each other in manners reciprocal to conventional up close and personal, telephonic, and composed modes. They empower communitarian work including appropriated networks of entertainers who sometimes, if at any point, meet genuinely. Alfresco Course

    ReplyDelete
  12. Social media utilizes Internet and electronic innovations to change broadcast media talks (one to many) into social media discoursed (numerous to many). It bolsters the democratization of information and data, changing individuals from content purchasers into content makers. SMM Panel

    ReplyDelete
  13. Without fail, your writing style is top professional; even your website also looks amazing thank you for posting. social pilot

    ReplyDelete
  14. At the end of the day, whenever you have utilized the social bookmarking locales and have made social organization profiles that have a connection pointing back to your site, advance and connection those destinations which as of now have expert to give your primary site some additional lift. SMM Panel

    ReplyDelete
  15. If you have a site already but it's not giving you the results that you want, then you need to take the necessary actions. It's possible that your site is outdated already and that it's not attractive enough that's why people don't want to click on it. الداير بني مالك

    ReplyDelete
  16. The measure of supporters isn't the lone indication of accomplishment in social promoting. A social media administrator ought to have the option to assist you with characterizing accomplishment on a vital and strategic level, to help your bigger showcasing objectives. buy youtube subscibers

    ReplyDelete
  17. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Daren lie M. Reyes

    ReplyDelete
  19. is it allowed to post students Report card in social media without students personal information?

    ReplyDelete
  20. Now so many people posted recognition certificate Akala ko bawal kumakalat sa media ngaun ... Panu nyo masuplong Yan kala ko bawal

    ReplyDelete
Previous Post Next Post