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DPA case 0610–643/2020/5 – Violation Found (Slovenia, 2021)
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A teacher required students to use an external camera for exams, even though their laptops had built-in cameras that met the requirements. This decision raised concerns about privacy, as it involved recording students during tests without proper justification.
What happened
A teacher conditioned exam participation on using an external camera instead of the built-in one on students' laptops.
Who was affected
Students who were required to use external cameras for monitoring during exams.
What the authority found
The Commissioner criticized the use of such monitoring technology, stating it was unnecessary and raised privacy issues.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of balancing technology use in education with students' privacy rights. Schools should carefully consider the implications of surveillance tools.
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The teacher conditioned the purchase of an external camera with the prescribed characteristics (external camera, HD, resolution at least 720p), despite the fact that the student uses a 1-year-old, compatible laptop with an integrated standard built-in camera that supports all monitoring requirements and other remote activities. In addition to the above, the requirements were extended to record the entire room where the student performed the knowledge test (exam) and recording (image and sound), namely the entire time of the test, the disputable recording of ears and wrists, and the hands of students before the beginning of the test. It was also stated in the application that the professor would be able to turn on the camera, including the sound, unannounced during the lectures. In the above-mentioned decision, the Commissioner commented on the supervision of pupils / students during the duration of exam. As can be seen from the explanation, the Commissioner opposes the technology of face recognition, as well as the recording of the space where the student takes the exam.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 0610–643/2020/5 in SI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 0610–643/2020/5 - Slovenia (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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