Skip to main content

SHIELD

Unlawful Biometric Processing and International Data Transfer of Italian University Students via Respondus Proctoring Software

Starting in April 2020, students at a university in Italy had their sensitive biometric facial data, screen activities, and video recordings captured and analyzed by the ‘Respondus’ proctoring software during remote exams. The software automatically flagged behaviors deemed suspicious and compiled automated surveillance logs on the students without a valid legal basis or proper student […]