Information Security Awareness on Data Privacy in Higher Education

Abstract

There is always a negative aspect of a technology utilization. Security issues become a serious problem in information technology. The development of information technology makes access to data privacy is very important to note. The purpose of this study is to analyze and measure students understanding of the importance of understanding the privacy policy on public services. The method used in this research is survey method. The survey is done by collecting data of student survey result. This study was conducted face-to-face with the respondents and online. The results of this study indicate that 78% of students who are the majority of respondents realize the importance of private security in public services. Respondents are also aware of the risks that can occur if a violation of the privacy policies of others. Yet 65% of respondents feel unconcerned about their private security. Why? because respondents do not know how to maintain their privacy data and tools that can use which can make the data safe.