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Lindsay Weinberg, "Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)

New Books in Higher Education

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Surveillance and Ethics in Education

This chapter examines the pervasive data collection practices in educational institutions and their ethical implications on student privacy. It highlights the challenges posed by corporate-funded research and the controversial use of student data, pointing to the limitations of current privacy regulations such as FERPA. Additionally, the discussion addresses the impact of surveillance technologies on both students and faculty, raising concerns about digital equity and the commodification of education.

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