Pluralistic: Why is this Canadian university scared of you seeing its Privacy Impact Assessment? (01 Aug 2024)

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Why is this Canadian university scared of you seeing its Privacy Impact Assessment: What is Langara College so afraid of?
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2009, 2019
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
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The extremely shady "educational integrity" industry: From Proctorio to Honorlock.
Oh great, there's DRM in printer PAPER now: Dymo was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
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Proctorio's awful reviews disappear down the memory hole: Ian Linkletter saved the receipts.
This day in history: 2020
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Beastie Boy mashups: Beastles, Beachtie Boys, Ghostbeasties.
Educator sued for criticising "invigilation" tool: Proctorio has permanently disqualified itself from being entrusted with learners' educations.
This day in history: 2010, 2015, 2019
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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