Privacy Policy for School Monitoring Chrome Extension
1. Introduction Basisschool KA Etterbeek (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Google Chrome extension (“Sesjat Data Change Notifier”) monitors and tracks student activity on Chromebooks and outlines the measures we take to ensure the privacy of our students (“users”).
2. Purpose of Monitoring Our Extension is designed to facilitate classroom management by allowing teachers to monitor the digital activities of students during lessons. The primary objectives are to provide real-time feedback, distribute tests, share websites or apps, and lock screens when necessary to ensure students’ attention during lessons.
3. Scope of Monitoring Monitoring is only conducted during lesson times and within the school premises. Teachers are not permitted to access or monitor student activities during breaks or when students are working on homework at home without explicit and voluntary consent from the students.
4. Data Collection and Use The Extension collects data on:
- Student screen activities during lessons.
- Websites and applications accessed.
- Feedback provided by teachers.
- Actions taken by teachers, such as locking screens.
This data is solely used to enhance the teaching and learning experience and to maintain classroom discipline.
5. Data Protection We prioritize the privacy of our students:
- Access to student activities is restricted to the relevant teachers.
- Data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
- Monitoring is justified and documented in accordance with GDPR requirements.
6. Consent and Transparency Teachers are required to clearly communicate the purpose and scope of monitoring to students. Monitoring during non-lesson times requires the express and free consent of the students.
7. Compliance with GDPR We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- We collect and process data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
- Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
- We ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data.
- Data is stored securely and for no longer than necessary.
8. Your Rights Students have the right to:
- Access their data and understand how it is being used.
- Request corrections to any inaccuracies.
- Withdraw consent where monitoring is based on consent.
9. Contact Us For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the use of our Extension, please contact: Basisschool KA Etterbeek Email: ictondersteuning@bsetterbeek.be Address: Edmond Mesenslaan 2, 1040 Etterbeek