The document discusses potential topics for a group research activity. It lists topics such as teenage birth rates in the Philippines, COVID-19 cases worldwide, and results from the 2016 Philippine national elections. For each topic, it notes why the information is important and what data should be collected. It also discusses ensuring confidentiality for releasing student academic records and researching COVID-19 cases. The document provides guidance on important research topics and considerations for maintaining confidentiality.

1. GROUP2 ACTIVITY

2. Look for data on
these topics:
Why is it important to
know information on
these topics?
Numbers of teenage
birth rates in the
Philippines
-Medical records
-Birth certificates
Sensitive personal
information)
Number of teenage
birth rates.
This is very important as
this may affect not just the
babies but also the
mother. This will also help
us determine the cases
that the government
might be able to reach out
to for any assistance they
need.
It is the basis for
certain
agencies(government)
on how to addressed

3. Running tab on the
COVID-19 cases
around the world.
-Cases of active COVID-
19 cases all around the
world
-Survey sheets of
clients who has Covid-
19
COVID-19 pandemic is the
worst pandemic I’ve
encountered. It is very
essential to know such info
for us to be vigilant and
informed about the things
around us related to
COVID-19.
(Sensitive personal
information) Number
of COVID-19 cases by
country.
It would be the
basis for the
government on
what actions and
decisions should be
made to lessen the
cases.

4. Teenage Pregnancy Declined from 8.6 p
ercent in 2017 to 5.4 percent in 2022
By area of residence, the percentage of
women aged 15 to 19 years who have ever
been pregnant was slightly lower in urban
areas (4.8%) than in rural areas (6.1%). Across
regions, Region X-Northern Mindanao
(10.9%) had the highest percentage of
women aged 15 to 19 years who have ever
been pregnant, followed by Region XI-Davao
Region (8.2%), Central Luzon (8.0%), and
Caraga (7.7%). The lowest percentage of
teenage pregnancy were in Region I-Ilocos
Region (2.4%) and Region V-Bicol Region
(2.4%). (Figure 2)
https://psa.gov.ph/content/teenage-
pregnancy-declined-86-percent-2017-54-
percent-2022

5. Survey results on
the 2016
Philippine national
elections
Survey forms on the
2016 Philippine National
Election
-Raw data from groups
that has access to the
results.
We should be informed on
these topic since we the
people of the Philippines will
rely on our public officials
when it comes to
government related
concerns.
-Also, for us to be able to
determine who had won the
election.
Sensitive personal
information) Number
of votes per
candidate (prospect).
It is the basis for
identfying certain
persons that has a
potential to have the
positions in the
government.

6. Research Topics Possible areas
where
Confidentiality may
be a
challenge
Why is there a
possible
confidentiality
challenge in this
area?
How do you plan
to ensure
confidentiality?
Releasing of Student
Academic Records
The right issuance
of records to the
proxy(not owner of
the records).
As the proxy is
not the owner
of the data, it
may result to
data leak of
sensitive
information.
It starts with the creation of
polices in reference to Data
Privacy Act and ensuring that
every data collected was with
the consent of the data subject.
Also, it is necessary that every
data subjects must fill out an
Informed consents stating their
rights on confidentiality.

7. • Let’s Apply: Confidentiality Considerations on Your Research Topics
• Possible areas where Confidentiality may be a challenge
• -COVID 19 Cases related topics
• Is there a possible confidentiality challenge in this area?
• -Yes, there’s a possible confidentiality challenge in this area specifically the cases
related to COVID-19
• How do you plan to ensure confidentiality?
• -We just have to make sure that we disclosed information that is not confidential
to any person.
• -We have to keep in mind that we should think clearly of our actions and we
should make sure we are one step ahead to avoid issues and problems.
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