DATA PRIVACY AWARENESS QUIZ

Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of personal data?

• Any information that can identify a person, directly or indirectly

• Only government-issued IDs

• Only academic records

• Public information freely available online

Sensitive personal data requires stronger protection because:

• It includes data that could cause discrimination, harm, or identity theft if exposed

• It is stored in school servers

• It is easy to remember

• It only includes passwords

Which of these is NOT a principle of the Data Privacy Act?

• Transparency

• Proportionality

• Legitimacy

• Profitability

When can a school process student data without asking for separate consent?

• Only for social media posts

• For educational purposes under the contractual relationship between student and school

• For selling to third-party companies

• Anytime, with no restrictions

Which of the following is an example of sensitive academic information?

• Class timetable

• Grades and ranking

• Favorite subject

• Extracurricular activity schedule

What is the main role of the National Privacy Commission (NPC)?

• Enforce the Data Privacy Act and handle complaints about personal data misuse

• Control social media accounts

• Manage student grades

• Approve school projects

Which scenario shows proper handling of personal data?

• Sharing a classmate’s ID number in a group chat

• Storing grades in a secure school database accessible only to authorized personnel

• Posting student photos online without permission

• Sending student information to marketing companies

What is the safest way to share sensitive personal information online?

• Email it to friends

• Upload it on social media

• Use secure platforms with limited access and encryption

• Post it on a public forum

Which of the following is considered institutional or school data, not personal data?

• Student ID numbers

• Faculty attendance reports

• Student grades

• Student email addresses

If someone steals your personal data, what is the BEST course of action?

• Ignore it and hope it’s fine

• Report it immediately to the school

• Ask a friend to fix it

• Share it on social media to warn others