How can I minimize privacy risks while using proctoring software?
This is mainly about data retention, deletion, and minimizing personsal information on platforms used for education.
I've been looking into getting a degree. It seems that no matter what I look into I'll have to surrender an ID for online proctoring at some point in time.
I understand the need for institutions to have that information however other places such as Sophia learning or study.com (allows you to earn credits by taking exams online) don't have simple ways to remove the information.
I've also looked into the policies from some of the proctoring / ID verification companies used by Sophia learning, study.com, and my future intuition (Veriff, measure learning, proctorU, etc.). They state that they only retain information for as long necessary for the use of the service or longer.
Do y'all trust this information? Is it possible to delete my information from ID verification companies? I'm paranoid when it comes to leaking my information online even though I know most of our info is already online.
It feels like I'm worrying too much and I should ignore any concerns I have with privacy and security if I want to have an education.
EDIT 1 I think an automod is blocking comments for review. 1 comment is from another user with low karma and the other is my reply to michaelh. My reply was agreeing with michaelh and stating my concern with how long data is kept along. I also stated that yourprivacyrights org has a study.com listing but even if they accept the deletion of your account or personal info, Veriff is an entirely different entity.