Digital exam invigilator is lawful, says the Norwegian Data Protection Authority
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Oslo Nye Høyskole was accused of monitoring students during take-home exams. Now the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) has given the solution the green light. The case was first reported by Khrono and later by Nettavisen.
A digital exam invigilator is a program that keeps an eye on the student while they write an exam at home. The aim is to prevent cheating and ensure that the answer is the student's own work. Critics argued that such monitoring can be an intrusion into privacy and that it may go too far.
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has assessed the case and concluded that the use of a digital exam invigilator is lawful. A quote from the article reads: "Those who know the syllabus get the grade they deserve". The quote shows the college's view on why the control is necessary to give fair grades.
The case shows how educational institutions in Norway must find a balance between preventing cheating and taking into account students' privacy. The Data Protection Authority's assessment now provides clarity for the college, but the debate about digital surveillance during exams may continue.
Sources: Nettavisen
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