Students are using HDMI cables and hidden phones to cheat on exams administered through invasive proctoring software like Proctorio.

Is Proctorio a spyware?

Proctorio is a piece of software that gives an unreasonable amount of monitoring power of your computer. Concordia University is, in every sense, demanding students to install Spyware on their computers to receive a passing grade. The idea that Proctorio is a secure piece of software is simply absurd.

How do I uninstall Proctorio from my Mac?

Remove it and reinstall it:

1. Go to Customize and Control Google Chrome (three dots in the upper right of the browser) > More tools > Extensions.
2. Find the Proctorio extension and click the Remove from Chrome (trash can) icon.
3. Go back to the quiz and it will prompt you to install of the extension.

Can Proctorio see your search history?

Proctorio does NOT see or collect web browser history. It monitors web activity DURING the test-taking and consent is requested.

Does Proctorio lock your screen?

The force full screen setting creates an additional locked down aspect for the student. Lenient (30 seconds) – Allows students to be out of Full Screen for 30 seconds before being kicked out of the exam. Moderate (15 seconds) – Allows students to be out of Full Screen for 15 seconds before being kicked out of the exam.

How do you know if Proctorio flagged?

Each exam contains everything you asked Proctorio to record, such as video, audio, screen, and student identity verification. When Proctorio has flagged potentially suspicious activity, these activities will be indicated in red along the recording timeline.

What is wrong with Proctorio?

“Proctorio is not only inefficient, it is also unsafe and a complete violation of a student’s privacy,” the petition also says. “Concerns have been raised about the usage of Proctorio on our campus, including issues related to accessibility, privacy, data security and equity,” the memo says.

Is Proctorio an invasion of privacy?

“We had to refuse to participate in and support anything with Proctorio sponsorship. It’s racist, it’s ableist, it’s an invasion of privacy, it creates a culture of suspicion, and it harms students.”

Can Proctorio tell if you are cheating?

No. Proctorio does not track eye movements, but we may use facial detection to ensure test takers are not looking away from their exam for an extended period of time. This simply detects the presence of a face interacting with the exam window. How do you decide what behavior counts as “cheating”?