Protecting personal data has emerged as one of the biggest challenges in the present technology-driven era, Head of the Department of English Studies at Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Robert Jose has said. He was speaking on Thursday after inaugurating a debate competition organised by the university’s Internal Complaints Committee at the Dr. B.R. “There is a pressing need to cultivate a culture of respect towards women in society,” he said. Medhavini Katti administered a pledge on the prevention of sexual harassment reaffirming the university’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive academic environment. Deans of various faculties, heads of departments, teaching and non-teaching staff, research scholars and students were present.