Reports
An anonymous Black student at UC Denver, reported by researcher Shea Swauger in MIT Technology Review (Aug 7, 2020), repeatedly experienced Proctorio requiring additional lighting …
An anonymous [name] student at UC Denver, reported by researcher Shea Swauger in MIT Technology Review (Aug 7, 2020), repeatedly experienced Proctorio requiring additional lighting because the facial-detection …
Cabrillo College ended Proctorio license in late 2020/early 2021 amid student protests in California.
Cabrillo College ended Proctorio license in late 2020/early 2021 amid student protests in California.
Student petition at Washington State University opposed proctoring tools including Proctorio, citing surveillance concerns.
Student petition at Washington State University opposed proctoring tools including Proctorio, citing surveillance concerns.
Student petition at UT Austin opposed Proctorio adoption, citing privacy and bias concerns.
Student petition at UT Austin opposed Proctorio adoption, citing privacy and bias concerns.
Student petition at Miami University (Ohio) gathered over 500 signatures opposing Proctorio.
Student petition at Miami University (Ohio) gathered over 500 signatures opposing Proctorio. Same university where Erik Johnson would later sue Proctorio over DMCA misuse.
Student petition at University of Colorado Boulder gathered over 1,100 signatures opposing Proctorio.
Student petition at University of Colorado Boulder gathered over 1,100 signatures opposing Proctorio.
Christian Science Monitor reported on widespread LSAT-Flex face-detection failures, particularly affecting students of color.
Christian Science Monitor reported on widespread LSAT-Flex face-detection failures, particularly affecting students of color. Multiple students unable to start tests due to identity-verification failures.
Areeb Khan, an aspiring law student preparing for the LSAT, reported repeatedly receiving the message 'Due to poor lighting we are unable to identify your face' during identity che…
Areeb Khan, an aspiring law student preparing for the LSAT, reported repeatedly receiving the message 'Due to poor lighting we are unable to identify your face' during identity …
Olivia Rozio, a CCSU student, reported microphone incompatibility with Proctorio that forced her to make an expensive Best Buy purchase to be able to use the software, raising equi…
Olivia Rozio, a CCSU student, reported microphone incompatibility with Proctorio that forced her to make an expensive Best Buy purchase to be able to use the software, raising …
Sarah Brown, a CCSU student in a statistics class, reported that Proctorio displayed a black screen and kicked her out mid-exam.
Sarah Brown, a CCSU student in a statistics class, reported that Proctorio displayed a black screen and kicked her out mid-exam.
Abigail Kifer, a University of Southern Indiana student, reported severe test anxiety related to Proctorio and fear that her computer might be compromised by the surveillance softw…
Abigail Kifer, a University of Southern Indiana student, reported severe test anxiety related to Proctorio and fear that her computer might be compromised by the surveillance software.
Tessa Robbins, an Intro to Psychology student at the University of Southern Indiana, reported the Proctorio system check repeatedly failed on her desktop computer.
Tessa Robbins, an Intro to Psychology student at the University of Southern Indiana, reported the Proctorio system check repeatedly failed on her desktop computer. The Shield student newspaper …
Vice/Motherboard reported on EPIC's December 2020 complaint covering Proctorio's data practices and opaque AI.
Vice/Motherboard reported on EPIC's December 2020 complaint covering Proctorio's data practices and opaque AI.
Vice/Motherboard reported EPIC's investigation findings that Honorlock collects biometric data including facial geometry, audio recordings, room scans, and screen recordings, and s…
Vice/Motherboard reported EPIC's investigation findings that Honorlock collects biometric data including facial geometry, audio recordings, room scans, and screen recordings, and shares some with third parties for AI …
UC Berkeley ended or refused to renew Proctorio license amid student protests, late 2020/early 2021.
UC Berkeley ended or refused to renew Proctorio license amid student protests, late 2020/early 2021.
Student petition at California State University Fullerton gathered over 4,500 signatures demanding the university stop using Proctorio.
Student petition at California State University Fullerton gathered over 4,500 signatures demanding the university stop using Proctorio. Cited surveillance, equity, and bias concerns.
EPIC named Respondus in its December 2020 D.C.
EPIC named Respondus in its December 2020 D.C. Attorney General complaint for excessive data collection and unfair/deceptive trade practices under DCCPPA and the FTC Act.
EPIC named Honorlock in its December 2020 D.C.
EPIC named Honorlock in its December 2020 D.C. Attorney General complaint, alleging Honorlock engages in unfair and deceptive trade practices through excessive data collection and deceptive use of …
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a complaint with the District of Columbia Attorney General's Office on December 9, 2020 against five online proctoring companies …
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a complaint with the District of Columbia Attorney General's Office on December 9, 2020 against five online proctoring companies (ProctorU, Proctorio, Respondus, …
U.S.
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent an open letter to Proctorio (and other proctoring vendors) demanding answers about racial and disability …
Anne Brenchley, a BYU student, reported that being recorded in her home while taking exams created intimidation and discomfort.
Anne Brenchley, a BYU student, reported that being recorded in her home while taking exams created intimidation and discomfort.
Student petition at University of Central Florida gathered over 1,200 signatures opposing Honorlock.
Student petition at University of Central Florida gathered over 1,200 signatures opposing Honorlock.
Student petition at Florida International University gathered over 7,200 signatures demanding the university stop using Honorlock.
Student petition at Florida International University gathered over 7,200 signatures demanding the university stop using Honorlock. FIU's PantherNOW student newspaper published a February 2024 editorial cataloging false positives, …
Student petition at University of Texas at Dallas gathered over 6,300 signatures demanding the university stop using Honorlock.
Student petition at University of Texas at Dallas gathered over 6,300 signatures demanding the university stop using Honorlock. Cited privacy invasion, bathroom break denial, and extensive room scans.