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I can't access the original study however taking data, explicitly naming security cameras for example, to "use it or merge it with data from external parties su
by jimlongton 4y ago
I can't access the original study however taking data, explicitly naming security cameras for example, to "use it or merge it with data from external parties such as publishers or public or private sector organizations" will surely not seriously degrade student and staff privacy, right?
The rush to "exploit" data reminds me of the dot com hype. It's one thing to use available data to make more informed decisions about things from course content to building occupancy. It's quite another to rush towards total surveillance because of a Fear of Missing Out of "exploitable data".
- McSinyx 4y ago> degrade student and staff privacy That's the primary value to be captured right there! Their privacy is highly valued, monetarily: > authors contend that universities have been slower than organizations in other _economic_ sectors Education in the US is just pure business.
- a9h74j 4y agoMake of it what you will, I just saw on the project censored website that protecting student data is seen by some as a major priority. The article seems more PII and cybersecurity focussed, rather than recognizing the threat of intentional monetization. https://www.projectcensored.org/ferpa-and-higher-ed-should-prioritize-the-safety-of-students-private-data/ https://www.projectcensored.org/ferpa-and-higher-ed-should-p...
- nerdponx 4y agoThis is about digital security, i.e. protecting data from unauthorized access and use. It says nothing about protecting students themselves from surveillance and abuse by their own institutions.