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

New Books in Critical Theory

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Navigating Student Data Privacy and Surveillance

This chapter explores the privacy concerns linked to the collection and management of student data by educational institutions and third-party services. It critiques the misleading privacy policies that students encounter, the ethical implications of data surveillance, and the legal shortcomings of existing protections under FERPA. The discussion further highlights the challenges posed by emerging surveillance technologies in the academic environment and the broader impacts on both students and faculty.

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