St. Paul University Dumaguete continues to advance its proactive approach to data privacy, ethical governance, and the responsible handling of personal information in the digital age. Representing the university, Mr. Carl Joel Tilos, SPUD Data Protection Officer (DPO), actively participated in the Data Privacy Training Roadshow 2026 – South Luzon. The intensive two-day training took place on October 15–16, 2026, at The Bellevue Manila in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

The roadshow provided critical updates and practical insights into advanced privacy risk management, National Privacy Commission (NPC) registration guidelines, and navigating the intersection of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As an institution that embraces technological innovation, SPUD prioritizes digital trust and safety. Elevating our professional capabilities ensures we protect individual rights, uphold transparency, and foster a robust culture of privacy and accountability across our university community.

This initiative actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 4 (Quality Education) through continuous professional development and building competencies for the digital age, Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering responsible technology adoption and safe data ecosystems, and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by upholding transparency, the rule of law in data protection, and institutional accountability.