DataU: A Laker-Led Dive Into Student Surveillance
COM527 - SUNY Oswego - Spring 2025This limited series explores how universities collect, monetize, and manage student data. Through interviews and in-depth discussions, SUNY Oswego's COM527 Spring 2025 class unpacks the hidden systems behind campus tech and raises critical questions about privacy, consent, and control in higher education.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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In the final episode of the series, the team reflects on the insights gained from investigating student data systems in higher education. This closing conversation brings together key takeaways across episodes—covering surveillance, policy, profit, a... more
This episode takes a close look at how educational institutions frame their responsibilities around student data privacy. Using SUNY Oswego as a case study, it breaks down what types of information schools collect, how they’re allowed to use it, and ... more
This episode investigates how student data is commodified in higher education, turning personal information into a source of profit for institutions, testing services, and third-party platforms. Featuring insights from Dr. Roderic Crooks of UC Irvine... more
This episode explores how artificial intelligence is used in immigration and education surveillance systems that target international students. Focusing on programs like “Catch and Revoke” and examining the roles of corporate platforms like Zoom and ... more
This episode explores the complex landscape of student surveillance, focusing on how data is collected, used, and the implications for privacy rights, particularly for marginalized communities. Through interviews with experts Clarence Okoh and Dr. Li... more
Meet the team behind DataU, and get a preview of the data trail we’re about to expose. This short intro episode sets the stage for our investigation into student data collection in higher education — who’s collecting it, who profits, how it's used, a... more
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