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According to a complaint filed in federal district court in Chicago, Examity violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by illegally storing and using a student’s biometric identifiers and information. Last week’s filing explained that Examity is a company that “develops, owns, and operates an eponymous online proctoring software that collects biometric information.” When the plaintiff, a college student, used the exam software, Examity reportedly collected his biometrics, including his eye movements and facial expressions.
The filing took issue with the company’s alleged failure to provide statutorily required data retention and destruction policies. It also explained that Examity “failed to provide Plaintiff the specific purpose and length of term for which a biometric identifier or biometric information was being collected, stored, and used.” The plaintiff claimed that he can only conclude, based on Examity’s s
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Three local residents have earned degrees from Western Governors University (WGU).
Allie Lumpkin, of Aurora, received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. Lisa Hardwick, of Monett, received a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Patricia Brandt, of Mt Vernon, received a Master of Science in secondary educational leadership.
WGU is an online, nonprofit university. It has graduated over 218,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.
Nonprofit organization offering grants for teachers forced to adapt due to pandemic
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A deadline is fast approaching for K-12 educators interested in a grant initiative through Western Governors University to help those forced to adapt to new teaching styles throughout the pandemic.
Up to $125,000 has been pledged by WGU to those teachers needing help funding their innovative classroom projects as part of the nonprofit university’s “Fund My Classroom” Initiative. Teachers can submit proposals online at wgu.edu/fundmyclassroom for full or partial funding.
Funding can be requested for books, supplies, equipment and technology as well as classroom experiences and field trips.