Nova Schola Tanauan Senior High School

Practical Research 1 - Qualitative Research

Privacy and Security Concerns of Nova Schola Students on

Facebook: Perceptions and Practices
Laberinto, Bobson Nathaniel G.1, Laig, Rhed Louise L.2, Laig, Ryjha Jean
B.3, Landicho, Rance Edriquel G.4, Laiño, Collene Mae B.5, Vergara, Alexis
Daniel P.6, Vicencio, Hannah Seiyah C.7, Villanueva, Wince Jhes Raymer
C.8
Academic Track | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

ABSTRACT: This study looked into the privacy and security concerns that Nova Schola
students had when using Facebook, with an emphasis on their attitudes and behaviors.
Purposive sampling was used to select ten (10) students from Nova Schola Tanauan to serve as
the study's responders. With their permission, a one-on-one interview is conducted using nine
(9) interview guide questions and a voice recorder and the data was interpreted using thematic
analysis. The study also shown how similar the perspectives of the students were based on the
following themes: (1) identity theft, (2) an overpopulated app, (3) an app full of scammers, (4)
cyberbullying, (5) confusing terms and conditions, (6) an app full of hackers. Aside from this, the
students' actions in these concerns included: (1) awareness of privacy safety, (2) being aware of
users' audience, (3) making account private, (4) being cautious when sharing information, and
(5) unique password. The study's findings indicate that the participants accurately articulated
and detailed their own perspectives and actions concerning privacy and security issues on
Facebook.
KEYWORDS: privacy, concerns, practices, Facebook, security, perceptions

INTRODUCTION
Facebook is a social networking service that makes it simple to communicate and share
content with loved ones online. Facebook was developed by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 while he
was a student at Harvard University with the initial intention of serving college students (Nations,
2021). Moreover, Facebook is an online social network that facilitates connections between
individuals, users can participate in discussions and offer ideas by exchanging content such as
text status updates, photos, videos, and external links like blog entries with others who have
similar or different interests (Chi, 2021).
Furthermore, as discussed by Nyoni and Velempini (2018), Facebook uses user
information, including activity and interest data, to display advertising and sponsored content
that are personalized and may be more relevant. Apart from this, according to Facebook (2023),
Facebook connects users based on common interests and backgrounds, allowing them to
associate with similar-minded organizations. Users create online profiles with personal
information like name and email address. Facebook users frequently update their statuses,
which are public domain and accessible to everyone. An attacker can gather and target users
based on the personal information they reveal, as well as the type of material uploaded.
Moreover, privacy is described as the right of individuals, groups, or organizations to
restrict the amount of information about them that can be shared with other parties. The right to

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privacy is the authority over personal data pertaining to certain people or groups. Several social
networking sites have been taken into consideration in this day and age. Individuals from a
variety of age groups frequently use these websites to keep up with global events (Erlandsson,
2012).
In addition, there is no shortage of possible threats that could endanger users in this
community of users that exchange data and images (Kerner, n.d.). Moreover, considering the
efforts made by companies and governments to increase online learning and the rise of social
media platforms, the Facebook incident shows growing worries about the privacy of student
data (Strauss, 2018). Furthermore, student information is at risk every day from the same thing
that personal information is taken advantage of by digital platforms with little control or
accountability. In addition, due to a lack of public control over digital platforms, a de facto public
policy has emerged, predicated on the idea that personal data belongs to corporations and that
virtual space is privately held. When personal data is exploited in ways that affect people
personally and socially, the public is left with little to no obvious recourse (Molnar and Boninger,
n.d.).
As well as that, Facebook has faced criticism from all sides in recent years to streamline
privacy settings and make them easier to modify. In fact, they have done rather well here,
keeping in mind the general complexity of Facebook's privacy mechanism. But for those of us
who are familiar with the privacy controls, there are some adjustments Facebook may do to
enhance their impact (Randall, 2012).
In addition, Facebook had 2.989 billion monthly active users in April 2023 (Kemp, 2023).
There are sure to be privacy and security problems when this much precise information is
arranged uniformly and collected in one location making this the gap of the research. Users may
enter their information without being aware that it can be sent to marketers. Facebook data may
be compiled by outside parties for commercial purposes. Passwords or entire datasets may be
stolen from Facebook by hackers (Albesher & Alhussain, 2013).
Specifically, this research aims to investigate the privacy and security perceptions and
practices of Nova Schola Tanauan students on Facebook. In the contemporary digital age,
social media platforms, particularly Facebook, have become integral tools for communication
and information sharing among students, including those enrolled at Nova Schola Tanauan.
While these platforms offer numerous benefits in terms of connectivity and information
exchange, they also raise significant concerns regarding privacy and security. According to
McKenna and Bargh (2019), the central problem under examination is whether the students are
adequately aware of the privacy and security risks associated with their Facebook usage and
whether their practices align with their perceptions. The researchers successfully aimed to
answer the following questions:

1. What is the perception of Nova Schola Tanauan students regarding the privacy and
security information on Facebook?
2. What practices do students at Nova Schola Tanauan take in response to Facebook
users' privacy and security concerns?

The scope of this study was to identify students at Nova Schola's concerns about their
privacy and security using the Facebook application. It was also shown that students have

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privacy and security concerns on Facebook. This study will focus on junior and senior high
students of Nova Schola Tanauan regarding how they view and handle security and privacy
issues when using Facebook. This could include a range of issues, including data privacy,
cyberbullying, identity theft, and others. This affected the chosen Nova Schola Tanauan
students' ability to recognise prominent privacy and security issues among Nova Schola
Tanauan students, comprehend their understanding of Facebook privacy settings, and evaluate
their practices in response to these issues. The goal of this research is to deal with Nova Schola
Tanauan students' privacy and security concerns on Facebook and to ensure that the student's
personal information and online activities are secured and handled appropriately.
When an individual downloads Facebook, they are required to give some personal
information. Concerns like this can give several benefits to both the user and the platform itself.
(1) Students. This research can be used by the students to be more informed on what should be
done and be disregarded in giving the information to Facebook, and make good decisions about
privacy. (2) New users. This will be given more options for understanding the perception and
practices of security. (3) Everyday users. They can be more intrigued by using Facebook
because the users' information is linked to the platform and that can lead to the platform
recommending the user's interest. (4) I.T. experts can help with the platform and can educate
early or new users about the security of their personal information. (5) Future Researchers. The
summary of this study will encourage broader viewpoints, which will be helpful in future talks
about this kind of problem and could result in a more in-depth investigation.

METHODOLOGY
The researchers employed a qualitative design to explore the perceived effects and
behaviors of Nova Schola Tanauan students regarding the privacy and security information on
Facebook. According to Girardin (2023), qualitative research uses social organization and
human behavior to gather insights and comprehend people's experiences and viewpoints. This
study seeks to determine whether the students are conscious of the privacy and security risks
associated with using Facebook.
Furthermore, the researchers selected ten (10) participants from the students of Nova
Schola Tanauan who took the interview. The researchers had explored how important privacy
and security are to the respondents as well as how the respondents will protect the privacy of
their Facebook accounts. Also, the researchers utilized purposive sampling as their sampling
strategy, a non-probability technique where researchers selected particular individuals who will
aid the study in achieving its objectives using their experience (Frost, 2023). Moreover,
according to Nikolopoulou (2022), the primary objective of purposive sampling is to pinpoint the
instances, people, or communities most appropriate to assist you in addressing your research
topic. The respondents ought to use the Facebook app more frequently since, in contrast to
non-users, they have greater app experience and knowledge of Facebook's security and
privacy. Further, the researchers are interested in gaining insights into their overall Facebook
experience.
The study employed nine (9) interview-guide questions (IGQ) to determine how Nova
Schola students perceived privacy and security issues on Facebook, as well as their practices in
this particular field. The research adviser was consulted and gave permission to utilize the

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interview-guide questions in order to guarantee their authenticity. The production of letters and
waiting for confirmation comprised phase one of the research, and interview-based data
collection constituted phase two. In order to conduct an interview, the researchers first had to
sign a consent form that they had written. Additionally, the inquiries will be carried out in the
second phase through one-on-one discussions with the participants. Furthermore, prior to the
interviews, the researchers briefed the participants on the aim of the study. Also, descriptive
analysis will be performed to review the students' answers after the interview to gain insight into
their Facebook security and privacy concerns.
Moreover, in order to better understand how Nova Schola Tanauan students perceive
their security and privacy on the Facebook application, the researchers used the thematic
analysis method, which aids in the analysis of the researchers' qualitative data. Thematic
analysis is a widely used, adaptable, and easily accessible technique for analyzing qualitative
data (Virginia & Victoria, 2012). After conducting the interview, the researchers will gather the
data and examine it to identify common perceptions or ideas that come up repeatedly in the
interviewee’s answer. The researchers will conduct the following stages of thematic analysis: (1)
Familiarizing the data; (2) Initiating the codes; (3) Generating the themes; (4) reviewing themes;
(5) Defining and naming themes; and (6) Writing it all up.

RESULTS
1. The perceptions of the participants about privacy and security concerns on
Facebook
A number of questions about the Facebook privacy and security concerns of Nova
Schola students were included in the interview guide. We asked about the perspectives of each
participant on Facebook regarding privacy and security concerns. The responses from the
students were arranged, examined, and expressed as follows:

Theme 1: Facebook has a lot of issue about identity theft

Students are more vulnerable to identity theft on Facebook due to the high number of
people that engage in theft. Theft can use stolen personal information to assume identities of
real people, which can result in financial fraud or other nefarious deeds. The comments
revealed this theme.
As stated by participant 1, “Kapag too much kasi tayo nag sh-share sa Facebook, yung
ibang magnanakaw daw is parang tumitingin daw sila sa mga Facebook account basta
tinitingnan nila yung personal information ng mga bibiktimahin nila through sa Facebook sa mga
post nila.” (When we share too much on Facebook, thieves are said to be looking at the
Facebook accounts of the posts and they are looking at the personal information of the victims
through their Facebook posts.) Moreover, participant 10 stated, “Marami rin akong nash-share
na personal information is may mga taong makakagamit ng mga personal information like kasi
nagkakaron sila ng idea kung sino ka at pwedeng matarget ka sa pagnakaw.” (I also share a lot
of personal information because there are people who can use personal information like that
because they have an idea of ​who you are and you can be targeted for theft.) These claims
suggested that identity theft is a major problem for Facebook.

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As to Benzola's (2019) findings, it is possible for hundreds of individuals to be seeing

your Facebook photos on an account that is not yours. Identity theft on Facebook has grown to
be a serious issue in recent years, with victims finding it difficult to restore their true identities on
the network. Moreover, through its IdentityTheft.gov website, the Federal Trade Commission
received over 1.1 million reports of identity theft (O'Shea, 2023). To sum up, identity theft is a
serious concern for students, who should take precautions to protect their personal data, make
good use of privacy settings, and report any questionable activity on the site.

Theme 2: Facebook is an overpopulated application

Due to the overwhelming number of users on Facebook, students are more likely to get
unsolicited friend requests, fall victim to frauds, and struggle to control their privacy settings.
And due to the platform's large user base, issues with data security and content moderation
additionally carry a risk of cyberbullying, content spread, and long-term effects on students'
academic and career prospects. This theme was observed from responses.
According to participant 2, “Di naman po lahat ng user sa Facebook is mabait or di
naman po talagang over crowded po talaga sa Facebook so ayun po kaya po worried din po
ako kung sino yung nakakaview ng profile ko.” (Not all Facebook users are nice or it's really
overcrowded on Facebook so that's why I'm also worried about who can view my profile.) And
participant 6 also observed, "For me, conscious parin ako sa mga nag vi-view ng information
and yung mga post ko sa Facebook kasi ang daming nagamit nito specially sa mga nag re-react
sa posts ko kasi nga minsan hindi ko kilala yung mga nag re-react." (For me, I am still conscious
of those who view information and my posts on Facebook because there are lots of them using
Facebook, especially by those who react to my posts because sometimes I don't know who they
are.) This statement implies that Facebook is overcrowded and not all users are benevolent.
According to Similarweb (2023), Facebook is the most popular social media app in
terms of visits and usage. Young kids and adolescents are at serious risk from a variety of
factors, including exposure to explicit information, the possibility of risky communication, identity
theft, scams, and backdoors to the web (Cutler, 2023). With that, students can more skillfully
manage the difficulties brought on by Facebook's massive user base by exercising caution in
their online behavior and improving their privacy and security settings.

Theme 3: Facebook if full of Scammers

Facebook is a widely used app that is available everywhere and is full of people's
updates, posts, stories, and other personal information. However, it is also full of people who
use various techniques to take advantage of others with the same goal in mind—scamming.
The following is a list of student responses that suit the specified theme.
With that, participant 3 said, " Pwede itong ma copy or magamit ng isang tao at gagawin
lang itong ano pang uri ng scam, like gagawin nilang yung another ikaw para lang makapag
scam." (It can be copied or used by someone and just turn it into another kind of scam, like they
will turn it into another account just to scam.) Participant 7 also said, "Ang possible na ma
encounter ko na kung danger when using facebook are scammers.'' ( It is possible that I will
encounter the danger when using Facebook are scammers.) Using these information,
scammers would scam other people. and there are many different ways that scammers can
scam Facebook users.

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This evidence to the study of Fletcher (2023), there are multiple ways in which
scammers benefit from social media platforms like Facebook. Social media scams are an issue
for people of all ages, according to reports, but the statistics are more startling for the younger
generation. More than thirty percent of the time in the first half of 2023, social media was the
form of contact for those between the ages of 20 and 29 who reported losing money to fraud.
Being the most popular online app, Facebook also attracts scammers who try to trick its users.
Cyber security watchdog statistics indicate that approximately 62% of Facebook users come
across scams on a weekly basis (Hutchinson, 2022). Consequently, learners can lessen their
vulnerability to Facebook scams and safeguard their security and privacy by being alert and
implementing security best practices.

Theme 4: Facebook has a lot of cyberbullying

Since facebook is a huge platform all over the world, cyberbullying can’t be avoided.
Cyberbullying occurs when a certain person gets backlash online from people(s). The following
is a list of student responses that suit the specified theme.
Participant 9 said “Mga encounter ng mga cyberbullying ganyan so ang sakin naman is
yung account ko is very lowkey, ‘yun ‘yung way ko para makaiwas sa mga cyberbullying kaya
nga super lowkey ng account ko e kase nag-aalala ako na baka may mambully sakin (So mine
is that my account is very lowkey, that's my way to avoid cyberbullying That's why my account is
super lowkey, because I'm worried that someone might bully me). According to this statement,
Facebook is an app that has cyberbullying and can have serious negative effects on students'
security and privacy.
According to Ranch (2022), cyberbullying is a type of emotional bullying that occurs only
online and is usually used to denigrate or reveal personal information about another person in
an effort to humiliate, embarrass, or discourage the victim. Social media platforms are also
relatively open, so messages can easily reach a large audience. Furthermore, people can
express their opinions and feelings anonymously on social media platforms, which makes it
simpler for them to be cruel or harmful (Atty. Bergman, 2023). Hence, because of the platform's
large user base, cyberbullying incidents can be more difficult to control and lessen, endangering
students' online safety and security.

Theme 5: Facebook’s terms and condition is confusing

Facebook contains numerous legal terms and conditions that are important to consider
because they govern the platform's dos and don'ts. However, some users choose to disregard
these terms and conditions, as they are unaware of them. A list of student answers that fit the
given theme is shown below.
Participant 8 statement says that “Yes, actually the settings are constructed really
complicated, ang complicated ng pag coconstruct nya specially hindi naman natin first language
ang english so ayun.” (Yes, actually the settings are constructed really complicated, it's
complicated by co-constructing it especially since English is not our first language so that's it.) In
addition, participant 10 said, “Hindi.. ang haba at nakakalito kasi.” (No, It’s long and confusing.)
This comment implies that students' worries about their privacy and security may be
exacerbated by Facebook's confusing terms and conditions. The following is a list of student
responses that suit the specified theme.

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To support this, Facebook hasn't given its contemporary audience an explanation of its
policies. We possess the data, such as the relationships you form, the opportunities and settings
you choose, and the information you disclose and withdraw from people you interact with
(Habib, 2020). Also, 91% of users agree to the terms and conditions without reading them,
according to a 2017 Deloitte survey (Cakebread, 2017). Just 1% of participants in a social
experiment truly read the terms of conditions, according to ProPrivacy.com, a digital privacy
organization, which asserts that the figure is higher (Sandle, 2020). In the end, Facebook's
terms and conditions require more clarity, more user-friendliness, and increased openness.
Fostering a secure online environment requires providing users, especially students, with clear
information about their rights, data usage regulations, and privacy settings.

Theme 6: Facebook has a lot of users that are hackers

Facebook is widely used, so the probability of hacking efforts aimed at student accounts
is increased when there are a lot of hacker users on the platform. These cybercriminals could
use a variety of strategies to obtain sensitive data and personal information without
authorization.
Participant 4 explained, “Ikaw na person is masyado kang oversharing sa mga facebook
accounts mo, yung mga danger na pwede ma-encounter ng taong yun is hacking, which is
super dangerous.” (When a person is oversharing too much with your facebook accounts, the
danger that that person can encounter is hacking, which is super dangerous.) Additionally,
according to participant 5, “Kapag may mga na sh-share tayong masyadong information
maaring may kumuha ng ating other information at gamitin ito sa ibang bagay like hacking mga
ganon.” (When there are people who share too much information, someone may take our other
information and use it for something else like hacking.) This statement suggests that Facebook
is putting a lot of user data at risk, which could result in security and privacy issues for students.
To support, according to Price (2021), Facebook is still an excellent source but users
should be mindful of the risks it transports, just like any other social network. Boyer (2023)
believes that it's critical to think about the repercussions in the event that cybercriminals access
your private information. It is dangerous to publish too many specific facts online as this may
lead to financial loss, break-ins, or even jeopardize your safety. In conclusion, Facebook must
prioritize implementing strong security measures, react quickly to security issues, and openly
inform users of the actions it has taken to improve platform security.

2. The practices of the participants about Privacy and Security concerns on

Facebook
The study's participants discussed how they handle privacy and security concerns on
Facebook. It includes the descriptions of the actions they took in response to it. The responses
from the pupils are arranged, examined, and thematized below.

Theme 1: Awareness of Privacy Safety

Privacy portrays an important role in terms of protecting a person’s dignity and safety.
The use of social media platforms creates risk in a person’s safety because of the data it needs
for access. May it be for entertainment or purely educational, an individual is required to provide

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personal information to have access in any social media platforms. The following is a list of
student responses that suit the specified theme.
Participant 2 said, “If nag a-alarm po kasi yung Facebook diba na parang nakalagay dun
kung may nag t-try magbukas ng account mo, kapag po may ganun alert yun po nag ch-change
po ako ng password ng account.” (If Facebook gives an alarm, isn't it like it says there if
someone tries to open your account, when someone does that alert, I change the password of
the account.) In addition, participant 3 explains, “Ang ginagawa ko nalang is nilalagyan ko siya
ng second verification like mag t-text sa phone number ko and lalagay yung code para mas
lalong protected.” (What I do is I put a second verification on him like text my phone number and
put the code to be more protected.) These claims suggest that maintaining privacy safety can
keep Facebook secure and private.
According to the Office of Victorian Information Commissioner [OVIC] (n.d.), the larger
right to privacy depends on information privacy. It has to do with a person's capacity to decide
for themselves when, how, and why third parties handle their personal data. Maintaining privacy
is essential to upholding human dignity, security, and autonomy. It permits people to freely
cultivate their own personalities. Furthermore, examples of additional security methods are
two-factor authentication and two-step verification. Any combination of two knowledge,
possession, and inheritance factors— including repeated factors— is used in two-step
verification techniques. In the meanwhile, 2FA techniques need to be two different approaches,
such as a password and username combination in addition to facial recognition (Wigmore,
2023). Thus, protecting your privacy on Facebook can assist you in lowering the possibility of
issues related to privacy and security.

Theme 2: Being Conscious about User’s Audience

Social media users have no influence on outside forces once something is shared on the
platform, whether it is favorable or negative. Opinions, comments, and interactions are all part of
what leads to a user and individual's involvement. By managing who can view your posts,
images, and private information on Facebook, you can lower the possibility of oversharing with
an unauthorized audience. The following is a list of student responses that suit the specified
theme.
Participant 1 explained, “From time to time tinitingnan ko yung ang mga nag rereact sa
account ko at tsaka sa story ko at tsaka sa mga post na then.” ("From time to time I look at
those who have reacted to my account and also to my story and also to the posts.") Again,
participant 1 also said, “Pinagiisipan ko po talaga yung mga ipopost ko sa public and
nagpo-post lang po ako sa public pag or shinashare ko lang po sa public is mga academic
purposes.” (I really think about what I post to the public and I only post to the public or share it
with the public for academic purposes.) Additionally, participant 5 said, “Kapag mga family
syempre yung mga goods lang.Sa mga friends na, pwede na yung mga bastos? Hahahaha”
("When it's family, of course it's only the good posts. With friends, can the rude ones be okay?
Hahahaha") Furthermore, participant 7 said, “Syempre if friends is okay naman mag share ng
kung ano ano since they're trusted naman, sa public naman is 50/50 because i never post
anything na naka public.” (Of course if friends, it's okay to share something since I trust them, in
public it's 50/50 because I never post anything that's public.) In addition, participant 10
described, “Depende kung mga teachers ko ‘yung friends ko ganyan, fine-friend except ko na sa

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kanila kasi syempre memes and everything or mga inappropriate.” (Depending on whether it's
my friends or my teachers, I’m using the friend except option for them so that they can’t see my
posts like memes and everything or inappropriate ones.) These claims suggest that you may
greatly lower the possibility of privacy and security problems on Facebook by actively controlling
your audience and being aware of who can view your post.
As a result, social media represents our digital state, and our personal network serves as
our ZIP code. We have the power to bring about constructive change and improve our
community's online living environment. "Who knows you matters more than who you know"
(Hillyer, 2017). Recall that protecting your privacy on social media is a continuous effort, and
that it's critical to keep up with platform updates and potential hazards.

Theme 3: Making Account Private

Many Facebook users prefer to keep their profiles private in order to protect their
security and privacy. By limiting who has access to your personal information, using a private
account on Facebook can help alleviate certain privacy and security worries. The following is a
list of student responses that suit the specified theme.
Participant 1 said, “Hindi ako basta basta nag a-add friend and konti lang yung friends
ko sa Facebook tapos naka private account pa so yun yung way ko para protektahan yung sa
security ko sa Facebook ko.” (I don't just add friends and I only have a few friends on Facebook
and then have a private account, so that's my way to protect my security on my Facebook.)
Additionally, participant 2 mentioned, “Hindi po ko masyado pala post and yung account ko po is
naka private po lalo na po yung personal information po.” (I don't post much and my account is
private, especially personal information.) Moreover, participant 3 stated, “Nilolock ko yung
Facebook ko and hindi ako masyadong nag sh-share ng mga aking information.” (I lock my
Facebook and I don't share my information very much.) In addition, participant 7 said, “By not
sharing background or personal information about me and my family.” Also, participant 9 stated,
“Hindi ako nag popost, hindi din ako nagsasabi kung kani-kanino ng aking password.” (I'm not
posting anything, I'm not telling anyone my password.) According to these claims, having a
private Facebook account can lessen some privacy and security worries to Nova Schola
students.
In order to support it, One of the primary reasons in support of keeping your social media
accounts private is to lessen the possibility of identity theft. This is the point at which someone
obtains enough of your personal data to assume your identity (ESET, 2022). Furthermore, Kim
(2015) asserts that security and privacy are two sides of the same coin, with information that
isn't secure by definition not being private. For this reason, a private account on Facebook offers
a greater level of security.

Theme 4: Being Conscious when Sharing Information

Shared content on social media enhances your online reputation. Being mindful of the
material you provide online keeps your online identity good and helps you steer clear of any
miscommunications or reputational harm to yourself or other professional reputation.
Furthermore, sharing information with awareness lowers the possibility that you would
unintentionally reveal private or sensitive information. The following is a list of student
responses that suit the specified theme.

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Participant 2 said, “Kapag po yung personal details na kagaya po ng mga kunwari po ID,
passport, kung hindi naman po required na ilagay sya sa public ipost, hindi ko po pinopost pero
kung required naman po or may situation po na kailangan kong ipost eh tinatakpan ko po yung
personal information na importante po.” (When it comes to personal details such as IDs,
passports, if it is not required to be posted publicly, I do not post them, but if it is required or
there is a situation where I need to post them, I cover up the personal information that is
important.) In addition, participant 3 explained, “Pwede naman ikaw mag share or post ng
memes pero it's better na mag post narin ng mga news or information na nanggagaling sa mga
TV or radio para mas ma aware mga tao kung anong meron sa nangyayari sa bansa natin or
sa iba pa. Mas maganda na mag research deep more if ever na trusted yung kukuha nating site
para mas malinaw.” (You can share or post memes, but it is better to post news or information
that comes from TV or radio so that people are more aware of what is happening in our country
or in others. It's better to research deeper more if ever the site we're going to get is trusted so
it's clearer.) Moreover, participant 4 said, “I know my limitations na pag dating sa oversharing
or… personal information.” (I know my limitations when it comes to oversharing or... personal
information.) In addition, according to participant 4,“Hindi ako naglalagay ng information
pagdating sa Facebook account, instagram account or some more. Kahit palagi ko naman
ginagamit yung account nayun or apps na yun hindi talaga ako nag lalagay ng information.” (I
don't put information when it comes to my Facebook, Instagram, or some more.) Along with this,
participant 10 stated, “Nirerestrict ko ‘yung pag share ng accounts ko sa iba like wala silang
idea sa mga password and everything sa mga accounts.” (I restrict the sharing of my accounts
with others as they have no idea about passwords and everything in accounts.) Furthermore,
participant 6 described, “Iiniisip ko muna talaga yung mga sasabihin ko yung mga it-type ko sa
Facebook kung nakaka offend ba sya sa ibang tao or kung merong tao na pwedeng hindi nila
magustuhan yung post ko.” (I really think about what I'm going to say and what I type on
Facebook if it offends other people or if there are people who may not like my post.)
Furthermore, participant 6 also said, “Kapag nag p-post ako sa Facebook, tinitingnan ko pa rin
yung mga comments from other people or yung mga friends ko kung yung sinasabi ba nila is
magiging helpful sa akin.” (When I post on Facebook, I still look at the comments from other
people or my friends to see if what they say will be helpful to me.) Along with, participant 8
stated, “Pinopost ko lang yung something na pictures lang na wala masyadong information
about myself so yung mga pinopost ko ay wala masyadong details.” (I only post something that
is just pictures that don't have much information about myself.) These statements suggest that
avoiding privacy and security risks on Facebook requires you to be cautious and aware of the
information you post.
According to Patel (2020), individuals would want to share their images since sharing
them is so simple and appealing with phones that have cameras. It is also challenging to claim
that every photo that is uploaded will one day be hacked or lead to a scam. The position of an
individual can be used to identify them more readily in images that show their social interactions
and overall context, giving hackers additional access to personal data.TO sum up, lower the
possibility of possible privacy and security problems on the platform by being cautious about the
content you publish and the audience that you share it.

Theme 5: Strong Password

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It is essential for students to use strong passwords. They safeguard your private
information by preventing illegal access to your computer accounts and gadgets. The more
difficult the password, the more secure your data will be against hackers and online threats. The
following is a list of student responses that suit the specified theme.
According to participant 4, “Meron talaga akong specific or super unique na password
and hindi talaga ako nagsasabi ng password to everyone.” (I really have a specific or super
unique password and I don't really tell everyone the password.) Additionally, participant 5 stated,
“I use maraming characters sa mga passwords ganon.” (I use many characters in my
passwords.) Furthermore, participant 6 stated, “Pag cre-create ng strong password and two
authentication code para malaman ko kung sino yung nagbubukas ng Facebook ko.” (By
creating a strong password and two authentication codes so I know who is opening my
Facebook.) These assertions demonstrate that using a unique password increases the difficulty
of unwanted users accessing your Facebook account.
In accordance to the National Cybersecurity Alliance (2023), hackers will have a harder
time deciphering a Facebook password that has a combination of numbers, symbols, and
capital and lowercase characters. This technique generates a stronger and more random
password, which improves security and lessens the possibility of illegal access to the user's
account. Undoubtedly, one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your online
security and privacy is to create a strong and distinctive password for your Facebook account.

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3. Proposed Action Plan

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DISCUSSION
Following the interviews, the researcher examined the respondents' and students'
opinions regarding Facebook security and privacy issues. Following data analysis, the data was
organized into eleven (11) topics. From their responses, we were able to ascertain the following:
(1) identity theft; (2) an overpopulated app; (3) an app full of scammers; (4) cyberbullying; (5)
confusing terms and conditions; (6) an app full of hackers; (7) awareness of privacy safety; (8)
being aware of users' audience; (9) making account private; (10) being cautious when sharing
information; and (11) unique password. However, the action plan recommends the following: (1)
LockDown: A Privacy Quest; and (2) SecurEdu: A Seminar on Facebook Safety. These topics
demonstrated how understanding views and actions helps learners in comprehending
Facebook's privacy and security concerns.
As a result, the study's participants concluded that knowing Facebook's security and
privacy concerns helps them to be aware of potential problems with the platform. The
respondents also discussed the steps they take to safeguard themselves against Facebook
security and privacy issues.
These are recommendations that should be helpful to students, as the researchers have
already drawn previous conclusions and arrived at the above findings. The report advises users
to concentrate on their Facebook privacy and security in order to prevent cybersecurity risks that
may arise from inadequate understanding of account security. In order to prevent false
information from spreading throughout their research, students should be aware of the events of
the present world and seek for trustworthy sources. Furthermore, later researchers could take
their time during the interview procedure and speak with users who have more app experience.
In conclusion, future studies might concentrate on finding additional interview subjects in order
to better comprehend the students' worries about security and privacy.

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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Letter to Respondents
Informed Consent
Dear respondent,

A blessed day to you!

We, the undersigned, are Grade 11 students from Nova Schola Tanauan taking up Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and are currently enrolled in Practical Research 1.
We are currently doing our research entitled, “Privacy and Security concerns of Nova Schola
Students on Facebook: Perceptions and Practices” This paper aims to raise understanding
among Nova Schola Tanauan students regarding their privacy and security issues on Facebook.

In line with this, we seek your participation in our research. The participation in this study
involves the following:

1. Face-to-face Interview

The responses and data we will gather in the survey will be collected, analyzed, processed, and
quoted by the researchers in the study. Please know that your responses will be quoted
anonymously. Additionally, we seek your consent to allow us to record and take pictures as the
interviews are ongoing. Your valuable insights and perspectives will significantly contribute to
the success of the research and enhance its credibility.

In pursuant to the Data Privacy Act of 2012, all the information you will share in the survey and
interview is strictly confidential and is intended for research purposes under the course Practical
Research 1. If you wish to discontinue your participation at any time during the study, no
negative consequences will be made to you by the researchers or by the school.

Should you have any questions or clarifications about the study, do not hesitate to contact us
through email [email protected] and [email protected]. Your
participation in this survey is highly sought and appreciated. By writing your name and checking
“I give my consent”, you have read and understood the information in this letter. You also
voluntarily participate in this research, and you give your consent to the researchers to collect,
process, and analyze your information and responses.

Signature over printed name:______________________________________________

Email or Contact Number: _______________________________________________

I give my consent
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Appendix A: Letter to Respondents

Informed Consent
November 6, 2023

Dear Sir/Ma'am:

Good day.

We, the undersigned, are Grade 11 students from Nova Schola Tanauan taking up
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand and are currently enrolled in
Practical Research 1.

We are currently doing our research entitled, “Privacy and Security concerns of Nova
Schola Students on Facebook: Perceptions and Practices” This paper aims to raise
understanding among Nova Schola Tanauan students regarding their privacy and security
issues on Facebook.

In line with this, we have chosen you as one of our research respondents because of
your relevant knowledge and experience regarding this matter. Your valuable insights and
perspectives will greatly contribute to the success of the research and enhance its credibility.

The data gathering can be done in person or online with the use of video conferencing
platforms like google meet and zoom depending on your willingness and convenience. We
assure you that all data gathered will be treated with utmost confidentiality and will be used for
academic purposes only.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope you will be able to fulfill our request.

Respectfully,

Villanueva, Wince Jhes Raymer C. Laberinto, Bobson Nathaniel G. Laiño, Collene Mae B.
Researcher, 11 STEM C Researcher, 11 STEM C Researcher, 11 STEM C

Landicho, Rance Edriquel G. Vicencio, Hannah Seiyah C. Laig, Ryjha Jean B.

Researcher, 11 STEM C Researcher, 11 STEM C Researcher, 11 STEM C

Laig, Rhed Louise L.

Researcher, 11 STEM C

Noted by:

Mr. Roi Vincent V. Montenegro

Research Instruct

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Appendix B: Interview Guide Questions

Statement of the Problem #1

1. What are the perceptions of Nova Schola students regarding their privacy and security
concerns on Facebook?
“Ano ang mga persepsyon ng mga mag-aaral ng Nova Schola tungkol sa kanilang mga
alalahanin sa pagka pribado at seguridad sa Facebook?”

● How can you be certain that your Facebook use is secure?

“Paano mo matitiyak na ligtas ang iyong paggamit sa Facebook?”

● Are you aware of Facebook's terms and conditions?

“Alam mo ba ang mga tuntunin at kondisyon ng Facebook?"

● Regarding privacy, are there any specific settings or features that you find difficult
to understand?
"Tungkol naman sa privacy, mayroon bang anumang partikular na settings o feature na
nahihirapan kang maunawaan?"

● What dangers can users like you encounter if they share too much personal
information on Facebook? How can you protect yourself if you are in this
situation?
"Anong mga panganib ang maaaring makaharap ng mga user na tulad mo kung
nagbabahagi sila ng masyadong maraming personal na impormasyon sa Facebook?
Paano mo mapoprotektahan ang iyong sarili kung ikaw ay nasa ganitong sitwasyon?"

● Do you worry about who can view the information and posts you make on
Facebook?
“Nag-aalala ka ba kung sino ang makakakita ng impormasyon at mga post na ginagawa
mo sa Facebook?”

Statement of the Problem #2

2. What practices do students at Nova Schola take in response to Facebook users' privacy
and security concerns?
“Anong mga kasanayan ang ginagawa ng mga mag-aaral sa Nova Schola bilang tugon sa
mga alalahanin sa pagka pribado at seguridad ng mga gumagamit ng Facebook?”

● What procedures are you taking to protect your security and privacy on Facebook?
“Anong mga pamamaraan ang iyong ginagawa upang maprotektahan ang iyong security
at privacy sa Facebook?”

● Do you regularly change your password or take any additional measures to secure
your Facebook account?
“Madalas ka bang nagpapalit ng iyong password o gumagawa ng anumang karagdagang
mga hakbang upang ma-secure ang iyong Facebook account?”

● How conscious are you of your audience when posting on Facebook?

“Gaano ka conscious sa iyong mga audience kapag nagpo-post ka sa Facebook?”

● How do you decide what information to share publicly, with friends, or in more
restricted settings?
“Paano ka magpapasya kung anong impormasyon ang ibabahagi sa publiko, sa mga
kaibigan, o sa mga mas pinaghihigpitang settings?”

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Appendix C: Thematic Analysis Matrix

SP1: What is the perception of Nova Schola students regarding the privacy and security
information on Facebook?

Participants Interview Transcript Themes Codes

Respondent 1 “Kapag too much kasi tayo nag Sharing a lot of Identity Theft
sh-share sa Facebook, yung ibang information can be
magnanakaw daw is parang an advantage to
tumitingin daw sila sa mga identity thieves.
Facebook account basta tinitingnan
nila yung personal information ng
mga bibiktimahin nila through sa
Facebook sa mga post nila.”

(When we share too much on

Facebook, thieves are said to be
looking at the Facebook accounts of
the posts and they are looking at the
personal information of the victims
through their Facebook posts.)

Respondent 2 “Di naman po lahat ng user sa Not all users on Overpopulated

Facebook is mabait and over Facebook are nice App
crowded po talaga sa Facebook so and it’s very
ayun po kaya po worried din po ako overcrowded.
kung sino yung nakakaview ng
profile ko.”

(Not all users on Facebook are nice

and it’s really overcrowded on
Facebook, so that's why I'm also
worried about who can view my
profile.)

Respondent 3 “Pwede itong ma copy or magamit It can copy your Full of

ng isang tao at gagawin lang itong information if you Scammers
ano pang uri ng scam, like gagawin post too much and
nilang yung another ikaw para lang can copy you to
makapag scam.” scam people.

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(Someone can copy or use it and

turn it into another kind of scam, like
they will turn you into another you
just to scam.)

Respondent 4 “Ikaw na person is masyado kang They can Full of Hackers

oversharing sa mga facebook encounter
accounts mo, yung mga danger na dangers like
pwede ma-encounter ng taong yun phishing, hacking,
is hacking, which is super and identity theft if
dangerous.” they overshare.

(When a person is oversharing too

much with your facebook accounts,
the danger that that person can
encounter is hacking, which is super
dangerous.)

Respondent 5 “Kapag may mga na sh-share If we share too Full of Hackers

tayong masyadong information much information,
maaring may kumuha ng ating other it can be used for
information at gamitin ito sa ibang other things like
bagay like hacking mga ganon.” hacking.

(When there are people who share

too much information, someone may
take our other information and use it
for something else like hacking.)

Respondent 6 “For me, conscious parin ako sa There are so Overpopulated

mga nag vi-view ng information and many users that App
yung mga post ko sa Facebook kasi react or view my
ang daming nagamit nito specially posts that are not
sa mga nag re-react sa posts ko kasi familiar to me.
nga minsan hindi ko kilala yung mga
nag re-react.”

(For me, I am still conscious of those

who view information and my posts
on Facebook because it has been
used a lot especially by those who

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react to my posts because

sometimes I don't know them. )

Respondent 7 “Ang possible na ma encounter ko Your information Full of

na kung danger when using can be useful for Scammers
facebook are scammers.” scammers.

(It is possible that I will encounter

the danger when using Facebook
are scammers.)

Respondent 8 “Yes, actually the settings are Facebook has Confusing

constructed really complicated, ang complicated terms Terms and
complicated ng pag coconstruct nya and conditions Conditions
specially hindi naman natin first and it is
language ang english. “ constructed
confusingly.
(Yes, actually the settings are
constructed really complicated, the
complicated part of co-constructing it
is that English is not our first
language.)

Respondent 9 “Mga encounter ng mga Users can be Cyberbullying

cyberbullying ganyan so ang sakin prone to
naman is yung account ko is very Cyberbullying
lowkey, ‘yun ‘yung way ko para when sharing too
makaiwas sa mga cyberbullying.” much information

(So mine is my account is very

lowkey, that's my way to avoid
cyberbullying.)

Respondent 10 “Marami rin akong nash-share na They can see Identity Theft
personal information is may mga information about
taong makakagamit ng mga you and there’s a
personal information like kasi high chance for
nagkakaron sila ng idea kung sino identity thieves to
ka at pwedeng matarget ka sa target you.
pagnakaw.”

(I also share a lot of personal

information because there are

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people who can use personal

information like that because they
have an idea of ​who you are and
you can be targeted for theft.)

“Hindi.. ang haba at nakakalito kasi.” Facebook’s terms Confusing

and Condition is Terms and
(No, It’s long and confusing ) long and Conditions
confusing

SP2: What practices do students at Nova Schola take in response to Facebook users'
privacy and security concerns?

Participants Interview Transcript Themes Codes

Respondents 1 “Hindi ako basta basta nag a-add Not sending friend Making
friend and konti lang yung friends ko requests to Account Private
sa Facebook tapos naka private strangers and
account pa so yun yung way ko para keeping my
protektahan yung sa security ko sa account in private
Facebook ko.” mode.

(I don't just add friends and I only

have a few friends on Facebook and
then have a private account so
that's my way to protect my security
on my Facebook.)

“From time to time tinitingnan ko Checking if who Being

yung ang mga nag rereact sa can see my posts. Conscious
account ko at tsaka sa story ko at about Users’
tsaka sa mga post na then.” Audience

(From time to time I look at those

who reacted to my account and also
to my story and also to the posts
then.)

“Pinag Iisipan ko po talaga yung Just posting in Being

mga ipopost ko sa public and public when it’s for Conscious
nagpo-post lang po ako sa public academic about Users’
pag or shinashare ko lang po sa purposes and for Audience
public is mga academic purposes.” other posts is for

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my close friends
(I really think about what I will post and family only.
publicly and I only post publicly or
share publicly for academic
purposes.)

Respondent 2 “Hindi po ko masyado pala post and I rarely post on my Making

yung account ko po is naka private Facebook and my Account Private
po lalo napo yung personal account is in
information po.” private mode.

(I don't post much and my account

is private, especially personal
information.)

“If nag a-alarm po kasi yung I change my Awareness of

Facebook diba na parang nakalagay password if Privacy Safety
dun kung may nag t-try magbukas Facebook alarms
ng account mo, kapag po may me that someone
ganun alert yun po nag ch-change tries to open my
po ako ng password ng account.” account.

(If Facebook gives an alarm, isn't it

like it says there if someone tries to
open your account, when someone
does that alert, I change the
password of the account.)

“Kapag po yung personal details na Knowing what to Being

kagaya po ng mga kunwari po ID, post or not to post Conscious
passport, kung hindi naman po and covering when Sharing
required na ilagay sya sa public personal Information
ipost, hindi ko po pinopost pero information if
kung required naman po or may there’s any.
situation po na kailangan kong ipost
eh tinatakpan ko po yung personal
information na importante po.”

(When it comes to personal details

such as IDs, passports, if it is not
required to be posted publicly, I do
not post them, but if it is required or
there is a situation where I need to

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post them, I cover up the personal

information that is important.)

Respondent 3 “Nilolock ko yung Facebook ko and Locking my Making

hindi ako masyadong nag sh-share account and not Account Private
ng mga aking information.” always sharing
information.
(I lock my Facebook and I don't
share my information very much.)

“Ang ginagawa ko nalang is Adding 2-step Awareness of

nilalagyan ko siya ng second verification. Privacy Safety
verification like mag t-text sa phone
number ko and lalagay yung code
para mas lalong protected.”

(What I do is I put a second

verification on him like text my
phone number and put the code to
be more protected.)

“Pwede naman ikaw mag share or It’s okay to share Being

post ng memes pero it's better na memes but it's Conscious
mag post narin ng mga news or better to post news when Sharing
information na nanggagaling sa mga information and Information
T.V or radio para mas ma aware make sure that its
mga tao kung anong meron sa source is reliable.
nangyayari sa bansa natin or sa iba
pa. Mas maganda na mag research
deep more if ever na trusted yung
kukuha nating site para mas
malinaw.”

(You can share or post memes, but

it is better to post news or
information that comes from TV or
radio so that people are more aware
of what is happening in our country
or in others. It's better to research
deeper more if ever the site we're
going to get is trusted so it's
clearer.)

Respondent 4 “I know my limitations na pag dating Knowing my Being

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sa oversharing or… personal limitations when it Conscious

information.” comes to when Sharing
oversharing. Information
(I know my limitations when it comes
to oversharing or... personal
information.)

“Meron talaga akong specific or Having a unique Strong

super unique na password and hindi password and not Password
talaga ako nagsasabi ng password sharing it to others
to everyone.”

(I really have a specific or super

unique password and I don't really
tell everyone the password.)

“Hindi ako naglalagay ng information Not adding Being

pagdating sa Facebook account, unnecessary Conscious
instagram account or some more. information about when Sharing
Kahit palagi ko naman ginagamit myself on my Information
yung account nayun or apps na yun accounts.
hindi talaga ako nag lalagay ng
information.”

(I don't put information when it

comes to my Facebook, Instagram,
or some more.)

Respondent 5 “I use maraming characters sa mga Adding a lot of Strong

passwords ganon.” characters in my Password
password.
(I use many characters in my
passwords.)

“Kapag mga family syempre yung Knowing what to Being

mga goods lang.Sa mga friends na, share to my family Conscious
pwede na yung mga bastos?? and to my friends about Users’
Hahahaha” Audience

("When it's family, of course it's only

the good posts. With friends, can the
rude ones be okay? Hahahaha")

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Respondent 6 “Pag cre-create ng strong password Creating a strong Strong

and two authentication code para password and Password
malaman ko kung sino yung adding two
nagbubukas ng Facebook ko.” authentication.

(By creating a strong password and

two authentication codes so I know
who is opening my Facebook.)

“Kapag nag p-post ako sa Whenever I share Being

Facebook, tinitingnan ko pa rin yung a post, I always Conscious
mga comments from other people or make sure if the when Sharing
yung mga friends ko kung yung comments are Information
sinasabi ba nila is magiging helpful necessary or
sa akin.” connected to my
post.
(When I post on Facebook, I still
look at the comments from other
people or my friends to see if what
they say will be helpful to me.)

“Iiniisip ko muna talaga yung mga Knowing of my Being

sasabihin ko yung mga it-type ko sa post or comment Conscious
Facebook kung nakaka offend ba can offend when Sharing
sya sa ibang tao or kung merong tao someone and Information
na pwedeng hindi nila magustuhan double checking
yung post ko.” the information I
share.
(I really think about what I'm going
to say and what I type on Facebook
if it offends other people or if there
are people who may not like my
post.)

Respondent 7 “By not sharing background or By totally not Making

personal information about me and sharing personal Account Private
my family.” information in
public.

“Syempre if friends is okay naman It’s okay to share Being

mag share ng kung ano ano since anything to my Conscious
they're trusted naman, sa public friends, any about Users’
random things but Audience

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naman is 50/50 because i never 50/50 when it’s

post anything na naka public.” public.

(Of course if friends, it's okay to

share something since I trust them,
in public it's 50/50 because I never
post anything that's public.)

Respondent 8 “Pinopost ko lang yung something Posting things that Being

na pictures lang na wala masyadong have not much Conscious
information about my self so yung information about when Sharing
mga pinopost ko ay wala me. Information
masyadong details.”

(I only post something that is just

pictures that don't have much
information about myself.)

Respondent 9 “Hindi ako nag popost, hindi din ako Keeping Making
nagsasabi kung kani-kanino ng information private Account Private
aking password.” and not sharing
my password
(I'm not posting anything, I'm not
telling anyone my password.)

Respondent 10 “Nirerestrict ko ‘yung pag share ng Restricts sharing Awareness of

accounts ko sa iba like wala silang passwords to Privacy Safety
idea sa mga password and others.
everything sa mga accounts.”

(I restrict the sharing of my accounts

with others as they have no idea
about passwords and everything in
accounts.)

“Depende kung mga teachers ko Controlling the Being

‘yung friends ko ganyan, fine-friend Audience or to Conscious
except ko na sa kanila kasi syempre wee who can see about Users’
memes and everything or mga my posts. Audience
inappropriate.”

(Depending on whether it's my

friends or my teachers, I’m using the

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friend except option for them so that

they can’t see my posts like memes
and everything or inappropriate
ones.

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APPENDIX D: Interview Transcription

SP1: What is the perception of Nova Schola students regarding the privacy and security
information on Facebook?

A. How can you be certain that your Facebook use is secure?

Student 1: So syempre with ano sa password diba lahat naman ng facebook account is may
password pero yung iba shineshare ito well me hindi ko yun ginagawa para matiyak ko na ligtas
siya kasi syempre pag shinare ko yung password ko or makaka access dito yung ibang mga
user ng facebook and then eh yun di siya magiging ligtas para sa akin kaya yung password ko
is para sakin lang ako lang nakakaalam.

Student 2: Um.. meron po kasi sa fb (Facebook) yung meta center dun naka secure talaga lahat
ng account kase di mo ma a access agad yung password or yung account name mo unless
alam mo yung previous password.

(Interviewer: So sigurado ka po na secure yung account mo?) Yes sigurado po.

Student 3: Hindi ko sya masasagot na… ligtas ito but I can sure na ligtas lang ang facebook if
his/if ano…. Protect ano sya, protected sya ng fb and certified ano sya ng fb na hindi delikado.
Although maraming scammers padin na nakikita mas maganda na din na mag tiyak mas deep
na information kung totoo ba ito.

Student 4: Siguro because ano…meron akong access sa ano ko security and privacy ko..so
ayon alam ko secured naman sya kahit papaano.

Student 5: I think ano naman secure naman sya kasi im aware of the ano naman etiquettes
ganon.

Student 6: Uhm.. I am certain na secure yung FB ko uhm with the use of uhm, paglalagay ko ng
powerful na password and yung double authentication para malalaman ko kung sino yung
naglolog in at kung sino yung nagbubukas ng Facebook ko. So, ayun, nagiging certain ako na
secure yung Facebook ko pag ganon.

Student 7: I can reassure na secure ang facebook account ko since ayun nga hindi ako
naglalagay ng personal informations like phone number or ano bank account.

Student 8: By ano po, interms of knowing na ako lang andon regulary ko chinecheck yung mga
logged in devices and if ano if about sa mga pinopost ko syempre yung mga pinopost ko
syempre yung mga pinopost ay something hindi masyadong personal or walang makukuhang
uhm super halaga na identity ko or walang mananakaw.

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Student 9: Well ‘yung privacy settings ko is alam kong secured s’ya and ‘yung mga bagay dun is
laging naka only me lang ‘yun ganon tapos ‘yung password naman is of course hindi s’ya
ganon ano paka ‘yun tapos I use VPN para hindi ganon kadali itrack ‘yung aking ano.

Student 10: Minsan hinahayaan ko nalang talaga par kahit hindi ko rin naman talaga sure kung
ligtas ‘yung paggamit ko ng facebook, napindot na lang din ako ng mga random link pero what
happens.. happens nalang.

B. Are you aware of Facebook's terms and conditions?

Student 1: Actually Hindi po, basta nalang po ako gumagamit ng facebook.

Student 2: Um… yes po kasi po kahit po old account na nag update padin po si Facebook
through email po na naka state po dun sa mismong account.

Student 3: Yes, so pag… everytime mag cli-click kasi ako ng link may lalabas na terms and
condition so binabasa muna ito (binabasa ko muna ito), and yun.

Student 4: Siguro because ano…meron akong access sa ano ko security and privacy ko..so
ayon alam ko secured naman sya kahit papaano.

Student 5: Yes, aware ako kasi napag aaralan naman sya since grade 11.

Student 6: Uhm.. as I mentioned earlier yung about sa gmail uhm kapag may nagbubukas ng
facebook account ng specific na individual uhm nagnonotif yun sa kanya so ayun aware ako sa
terms and condition ng facebook.

Student 7: Ah yes, aware naman ako sa terms and condition ng facebook since simula palang
ng paggagawa ng account is nakalagay na yon dun for starter.

Student 8: Honestly, no po.

Student 9: Yeah.

Student 10: Hindi.. ang haba kasi at nakakalito tas nag create nalang ako ng accounts nung
nagkaroon ng terms and conditions then go facebook facebook malala.

C. Regarding privacy, are there any specific settings or features that you find difficult to
understand?
Student 1: Um.. wala naman po kasi like what I said nga po kung aware po ako sa diba sa
terms and condition is wala po akong alam about that so hindi then po ako nag aano sa settings
or sa feature ng facebook basta nalang po ako gumagamit nito so wala naman po.

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Student 2: Dun po sa ano sa personal details sa reaction preferences nakalagay po kasi kapag
ikaw yung user nakikita mo yung numbers pero kapag sa iba hindi nila nakikita so medyo
confusing sya sa part ko.

Student 3: For now, wala naman.

Student 4: Wala naman, since for the settings or features ano lang sya something super
common nya so wala naman talaga.

Student 5: Wala naman, since yun nga napag aaralan naman sya so ayun, sherempre
naiitindihan ko naman lahat specially galing ako sa Gen Z.

Student 6: Uhm as someone who is always using facebook uhm wala akong nakikitang any
uhm difficulties uhm regarding sa.. regarding sa privacy uhm regarding sa privecy in.. sa any
specific setting sa fb kasi familiar naman ako sa lahat.

Student 7: Ah wala naman since nakalagay na nga dun sa start ng paggagawa ng account yung
mga tutorial kung saan ka mahihirapan, pwede ka namang mag ask ng help sa fb.

Student 8: Yes, actually the settings are constructed really uhm ano yun complicated, ang
complicated ng pag coconstruct nya specially hindi naman natin first language ang english so
yun.

Student 9: Wala.

Student 10: Wala naman kase hindi naman rin nagchecheck ng settings ganon pero easy to use
naman sya for everyone for use.

D. What dangers can users like you encounter if they share too much personal
information on Facebook? How can you protect yourself if you are in this situation?
Student 1: So yung panganib is kapag too much kasi tayo nag sh-share sa Facebook, yung
ibang magnanakaw daw is parang tumitingin daw sila sa mga Facebook account basta
tinitingnan nila yung personal information ng mga bibiktimahin nila through sa Facebook sa mga
post nila so i think isa yun panganib ng pag shashare ng amm pag shashare ng maraming
personal impormasyon sa facebook if itatanong niyo is kung paano ko siya ma pprotektahan or
kung paano ko amm maiiwasan mga ganong bagay is syempre iniisip ko muna yung mga post
ko kung amm karapat dapat ba siyang eh post or hindi kasi sympre ayoko den naman na
maging ammm mag over Sherve or maging to much yung pag shashare ko don sa facebook
tapos genon nga mangyayari so yun pinag iisipan ko muna.

Student 2: Personally po yung account ko po is private yung kong sino lang yung friend ko sila
lang yun nakakakita sa account ko kapag po kasi sa public account as in public lahat ng user ng
Facebook nagagamit nakikita yung account mo so ayun po by switching my account po to
private account dun ko na protect yung sarili ko from cyber eme.

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Student 3: If ganyan, if nasa ganyang situation ako na maraming ano.. Maraming nag shshare
ng marami or nag shshare ng too much information lalo na pag personal pwede itong ma copy
or ma gamit ng isang tao at gagawin lang itong ano pang uri ng scam, like gagawin nilang yung
ikaw na ano.. Another ikaw para lang makapag scam then para masigurado/masecure ito ma
protect kailangan lang na eh don’t masyado.. Hindi ka pwedeng mag po–,wag kang masyadong
mag post ng mag post everytime kasi hindi naman necessary yun.

Student 4: So kapag kunyare as ano, ikaw na person is masyado kang oversharing sa mga
facebook accounts mo yung mga danger na pwede ma-encounter ng taong yun is hacking
which is super dangerous nya lalo na at… na shashare mo kung saa–…. I mean na shshare mo
yung dapat beyond limits.

Student 5: Syempre kapag may mga na shshare tayong masyadong information maaring..may
kumuha ng ating other information at gamitin ito sa ibang bagay like hacking mga ganon.

Student 6: So, what dangers can users like me encounter if i share too much information sa fb
uhm personally kapag nag share kasi tayo ng too much information sa fb uhm hindi na tayo
nagiging aware sa consequences nung mga action nating yon and kapag nasa situation akong
ganito and naka share ako ng too much information siguro ma proprotect ko yung sarili ko uhm
in minding my.. sa pag mimind ng mga sinasabi ko online and pag uutilize ng mga words na
appropriate sa ibang tao and syempre sa surroundings ko.

Student 7: Uhm.. ang possible na ma encounter ko na kung danger when using facebook is
scammers.

Student 8: Yes, specially kapag hindi ko kilala like i would die to know kung who they are parang
bakit, ano meron.

Student 9: Mga encounter ng mga cyberbullying ganyan so ang sakin naman is ayun nga yung
account ko is very lowkey s’ya so ‘yun, ‘yun ‘yung way ko para makaiwas sa mga cyberbullying
ganon.

Student 10: Mga panganib siguro na makakaharap ko as a user kase marami rin akong
nash-share na personal information is may mga taong makakagamit ng mga personal
information like kasi nagkakaron sila ng idea kung sino ka at pwedeng matarget ka sa
pagnakaw tapos para maprotektahan ko rin ‘yung sarili ko sa mga ganon edi minamake sure ko
lang na ‘yung nasa friends list ko lang ay ‘yung mga kakilala ko lang rin talaga

E. Do you worry about who can view the information and posts you make on Facebook?
Student 1: Um… hindi naman po kong masyado nagaalala kasi syempre friends ko lamang po
nakakakita non and then yung mga friends ko pong is lahat po yun is kakilala ko and then ka
close ko soo yun di naman po ako nag aalala at tsaka di ko den po kasi pina public yung akin
pong mga post and then um… stories so naka only friends lamang po siya.

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Student 2: Ah yes po syempre kasi nga po di naman po lahat ng user sa Facebook is mabait or
di naman po talagang over crowded po talaga sa fb(Facebook) so ayun po kaya po worried din
po ako kung sino yung nakakaview ng profile ko.

Student 3: Uhmm.. Siguro naman hindi kasi hindi naman ako masyadong nag popost.

Student 4: So speaking of facebook or kung specific sa facebook, meron kasing settings sa

facebook na audience and visibility so its up on you kung sino yung magiging um..—-magiging
or— or kung magiging audience mo or sinong pipiliin mong magiging audince mo so nasa
person yun eh, kung gusto mo na friends lang pwede mo syang i set dun sa audience and
visibility like hindi naman sigurong—ano—I mean….Tungkol dun sa audience and visibility ikaw
yung mag dedesisyon kung sinong makakakita ng information mo.

Student 5: Yes, since personal information yung iba don sherempre na aware ako dun.

Student 6: Uhm for me conscious parin ako sa mga nag viview ng uhm information and yung
mga post ko sa fb specially sa mga nag rereact sa post ko feel ko uhm ayon nag woworry parin
ako sa mga reactions and yung mga nag viview sakin kasi nga uhm kasi nga ah minsan hindi ko
kilala yung mga nag rereact minsan kilala ko and syempre nakikipag interact ako dun sa mga
nag viview na kakilala ko so ayun nag woworry parin ako pero ayun.

Student 7: Ano hindi naman kasi facebook naman is an app kung saan mo shinashare yung
happenings mo in life kaya wala na akong wala na akong pake kung sino mang makakita ng
post ko.

Student 8: Yes, specially kapag hindi ko kilala like i would die to know kung who they are parang
bakit, ano meron.

Student 9: Oo, kaya nga super lowkey ng account ko e kase nag- aalala ako na baka may
mambully sakin ganon.

Student 10: Aaah….. depende kase may mga information minsan na hindi mo gustong makita
ng mga relatives ganyan tapos dun lang ako nag woworry kung baka makita nila ‘yung mga
information sa mga about ganon.

SP2: What practices do students at Nova Schola take in response to Facebook users'
privacy and security concerns?

A. What procedures are you taking to protect your security and privacy on Facebook?
Student 1: Um.. hindi ako diba yung iba is parang basta basta nag aadd friend kahit di nila kilala
well me di kosya ginagawa kaya If stalk niya man ako or what is amm konti lang yung friends ko
sa facebook tapos naka private account pa so yun yung way ko para protektahan yung sa
security ko sa facebook ko.

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Student 2: Um kagaya po ng sinabi ko po kanina hindi po ko masyado pala post and yung
account ko po is naka private po lalo napo yung personal information po

( interviewer: So by doing that sure ka na secure yung account mo?) secure opo.

Student 3: Hindi naman po ako regularly nag chechange ng password pero if nag a alarm po
kasi yung fb diba na parang nakalagay dun kung may nag try try mag bukas ng account mo
kapag po may ganun alert yung po nag chechange po ko ng account ay ng password po pala
ng account.

Student 4: Ang procedures ko jan is ano nilolock ko yung fb ko and hindi ako masyadong nag
shshare ng mga aking information.

Student 5: Wala naman akong paraan. Like something..ano lang I know my limitations na pag
dating sa oversharing or… personal information.

Student 6: Sa facebook? Ano I use maraming character sa mga passwords ganon.

Student 7: Uhm.. yung procedure na ginagawa ko para ma secure yung privacy ko sa fb is ayun
nga pag crecreate ng strong password and yung uhm.. uhm.. two authentication code para yun
nga malaman ko kung sino yung nagbubukas ng fb ko kung anong device yung nakakabukas
ng fb ko and feel ko sapat na yon para uhm alam kong secure talaga yung privacy ko sa fb and
syempre yung hindi pag shashare ng too much information about myself and kunware uhm..
kunware uhm.. nandito ako sa specific na lugar na to syempre hindi ko sasabihin agad yung
uhm.. information about sakin to uhm to have privacy narin so ayun secure ako sa
pamamagitan non.

Student 8: So first is yung regularly pag c-change ng password so bale monthly or every other
month and then yung mga pinopost ko is something not personal na alam nyo yun like wala
masyadong makukuhang info like my birthday or like ssid ganon.

Student 9: Hindi ako nag popost, hindi din ako nagsasabi kung kani-kanino ng aking password.

Student 10: Ano…… wait lang… kase ‘di naman ‘di ko naman na halos maprotektahan ang
account ko e no?.... Siguro ‘yung ano nalang nirerestrict ko ‘yung pag sshare ng accounts ko sa
iba like ‘di nila ganong wala silang idea sa mga password and everything sa mga accounts.

B. Do you regularly change your password or take any additional measures to secure
your Facebook account?
Student 1: Um… hindi naman po amm actually elementary pa po is meron na akong facebook
account and then once lang po ako amm nag palit ng password so yes matagal na po yung
password kong ginagamit ngayon and then hindi po ako nag papalit kasi syempre ako lang

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naman po yung may alam non ako lang po nakaka access don sa account pong yun so parang
no need naman po siguro para um.. palitan yung password kasi ako lang may alam.

Student 2: Hindi naman po ako regularly nag chechange ng password pero if nag a alarm po
kasi yung fb (Facebook) diba na parang nakalagay dun kung may nag try try magbukas ng
account mo kapag po may ganun alert yung po nag chechange po ko ng account ay ng
password po pala ng account.

Student 3: No, I don’t usually eventually change my fb password because uhh sapat na aking
password to be secured. Ang ginagawa ko nalang is nilalagyan ko sya ng second verification
like mag tetext sa phone number ko and lalagay yung code para mas lalong protected.

Student 4: No, umm… ano meron talaga akong specific or super unique na password so hindi
talaga ako nagsasabi ng password to everyone kahit friends man yan, so hindi naman ako nag
woworry about that kasi I know my limitations naman.

Student 5: Hindi ko sya chinichange regularly kasi mahirap naman talaga yung password ko
since mahaba sya and madaming characters.

Student 6: Uhm.. for me naman since strong naman yung password ko and mahirap sya uhm
wala na akong uhm ibinibigay na or inilalagay na additional measurements para isecure yung
account ko kasi naniniwala naman ako na uhm maayos yung system ng fb when it regards to
uhm making security.

Student 7: Yes, just to be secure and to avoid hackers narin ganon.

Student 8: Yes, I change my password monthly or every other month.

Student 9: Hindi ako nag popost, hindi din ako nagsasabi kung kani-kanino ng aking password.

Student 10: Hindi na, nakakalimutan ko kasi pag nagpalit ako ng password, hindi ko na
naoopen.

C. How conscious are you of your audience when posting on Facebook?

Student 1: Ahh,, ano from time to time tinitingnan ko yung ang mga nag rereact siguro ginagawa
naman siguro den yun ng karamihan pero yun from time to time talaga tinitingnan ko yung mga
nag rereact sa account ko at tsaka sa story ko at tsaka sa mga post na then.

Student 2: Very conscious po kasi po yun nga po gusto ko po is safe po ako so ayun po mostly
naka private hindi lang po account pati po yung post ko.

Student 3: Hindi ko sya masasagot yung question nayan, because im not even posting pic– post
or sharing pictures.

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Student 4: Ayon, like what I’ve said kanina is up to you kung sinong audience yung gusto mong
makakita ng ano, so hindi naman talaga ako ganon ka conscious kase, kung makikita man yung
facebook account ko is naka public yun, since yung facebook na yunn is for stranger talaga,like
lahat friend, strangers, or someone na hindi ko talaga kilala personally, so meron talaga akong
account na para sa family ko lang or super close friends so ayun.

Student 5: Conscious? In the rate of 1-10? 10 yun.

(How?) Kasi yung iba sherempre hindi natin pwedeng ipaalam lalo na kapag strangers,
sherempre hindi ma– hindi man maiiwasan natin yung mga strangers sa facebook friends natin.

Student 6: So kapag nag popost ako sa fb syempre uhm tinitignan ko parin yung mga
comments from other people or yung mga friends ko kung yung sinasabi ba nila is magiging
helpful saakin specially uhm ako nagf-fb lang ako kapag nagpapalit ng profile or kapag
nagshashare ng something na nakakatawa so ayun yung mga uhm kinocomment ng mga
audience ko or yung mga friends ko uhm.. tinatake ko lang yung mga bagay na makakatulong
sakin and syempre hindi ko na pinapansin and dine delete ko yung mga negative comments na
ginagawa nila if uhm hindi na sya appropriate sa fb or page ko, sa wall ko.

Student 7: Ano if i will rate it naman out of 10 siguro 7 kasi hindi ko naman alam kung sino yung
mga nag viview ng account ko and as i said wala naman akong pake sakanila.

Student 8: Super conscious but wait, conscious ba ako no like uhm super conscious na to the
point na minsan lang ako mag post ng public minsan naka close friends na or like minsan naka
hide sa ibang tao ganyan or naka custom yung mga post and stories.

Student 9: Hindi po ako nag popost.

Student 10: Halos hindi naman, kase nakikita rin naman talaga ‘yung sides ko na ganon kakulit
kahit sa facebook edi bahala sila kung maiinis sila.

D. How do you decide what information to share publicly, with friends, or in more
restricted settings?
Student 1: Ahh.. like what I said earlier nga po is pinagiisipan ko po talaga yung mga eh popost
ko so sa public po um.. nag popost lang po ako sa public pag or shinashare ko lang po sa public
pag mga academic purposes lamang po kapag kaylang po na sobrang daming reacts diba
genon naman po tayo mga project regarding don na dapat padamihan ng reacts so yun po pina
public ko po yun tapos yung sa mga kaibigan ko naman po at tsaka sa mga family members
shina share ko naman po sa kanila is yung amm syempre yung mga kaganapan sa buhay ko
pero it doesn't mean na kahit na dahil friend ko sila is di ko na po pinag iisipan yung mga eh
popost ko syempre pinagiisipan ko parin yun kasi ayoko then naman kasi ma judge nila so yun
pinagiisipan ko yun ginagawa ko ok po sige po.

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Student 2: Um.. kapag po yung personal details na kagaya po ng mga kunwari po id passport
kung hindi naman po required na ilagay sya sa public ipost sya publicly hindi ko po pinopost
pero kung required naman po or may situation po na kailangan kong ipost eh tinatakpan ko po
yung personal information na importante po.

Student 3: Pwede naman ikaw mag share or post ng memes pero its better na mag post narin
ng mga news or information na nanggagaling sa mga T.V or radio para mas ma aware mga tao
kung anong meron sa nangyayari sa bansa natin or sa iba pa. Ka- pero mas maganda na mag
research deep more if ever na ano kase…. Ano mas maganda na rin na trusted ung kukuha
nating site para mas malinaw.

Student 4: Me na sobrang ingat siguro sa ano personal information, hindi ako nag lalagay ng
information pag dating sa facebook account, instagram account or some more. So kahit yun,
kahit palagi ko naman ginagamit yung account nayun or apps nayun hindi talaga ako nag
lalagay ng information.

Student 5: Kapag mga family sherempre yung mga ano lang yung goods lang sherempre…sa
mga friends na pwede nayung mga bastos?? Hahahaha

Student 6: Uhm kapag nag shshare ako ng information sa fb syempre maraming tao yung
makakakita non and ang ginagagawa ko muna is nag iniisip ko muna talaga yung mga
sasabihin ko yung mga ittype ko sa fb kung uhm nakaka offend ba sya sa ibang tao or kung
uhm merong tao na pwedeng uhm so ayun kung merong mga tao na baka uhm baka hindi nila
magustuhan yung post ko syempre kinoconsider ko rin yon kapag nagpopost ako ng information
and syempre kung yung information naman na ishshare ko sa fb is something na ma.. uhm..
kunware school uhm dinodoble check ko muna talaga sya kasi baka may mali so ayun ganon
yung ginagawa ko kapag uhm nagpopost ako sa fb.

Student 7: Syempre if friends is okay naman mag share ng kung ano ano since they're trusted
naman uhm sa publicly naman is 50/50 because i never post anything na naka public.

Student 8: Nag decide, yun nga like what i've said earlier din pinopost ko lang yung something
na pictures lang na wala masyadong information about my self na tipong makukuha ng random
person yung pagkatao ko kasi kapag ganon is prone sa identity theft so yung mga pinopost ko
ay wala masyadong details like bank account and stuffs kasi may nakita akong nag post ng
drivers license so wag ganon, its too personal.

Student 9: Hindi ko alam, pero hindi talaga ako nag shashare ng kung ano ano sa…. about sa
aking account so ayun lang.

Student 10: Ano…. nagpapasya ako depende kung mga teachers ko ‘yung friends ko ganyan
fine-friend except ko na sa kanila kase syempre memes and everything or mga inappropriate
tapos ginagawa ko rin minsan na ano ‘yung friends except or sa families naman kase merong
tropa tayo sa comment section goods na rin.

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