Yet, much of the actual controversy centered around the fact that the test was going to be remotely proctored. While there are many diverse concerns that this new invigilation format raises, this article will restrict itself to privacy issues. Exam authorities justify the use of such intrusive measures as necessary to maintain “academic integrity", but students cite privacy concerns. The personal data of an individual should only be collected or processed with his/her consent, which should be voluntary and informed. Under the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, biometric data is classified as ‘sensitive personal data’ and is subject to stringent protections such as ‘explicit consent’ requirements and curbs on third-party sharing.

Source: Mint September 21, 2020 02:26 UTC