The Department of Education (Deped) has reminded the public anew to refrain from posting diplomas or certificates of completion on social media.
Deped reiterated this reminder as social media sites have become replete with posts of proud parents or students showing their accomplishments during graduation or recognition days.
In its bulletin via its microsite, Deped said users must not post screenshots of Learner Reference Numbers (LRN), a distinct identifier for the student which contains school records, including grades.
LRN also contains sensitive personal information like birth date, race, ethnicity, age, as well as their parents’ data. Identity thieves can use these information when retrieving email accounts or social media passwords.
Also, specimen signatures of school administrators and official headers of schools can be replicated, edited and reconstructed for solicitations, impersonation and physical access.
