Terminate the Use of GoGuardian in Canadian Schools

Terminate the Use of GoGuardian in Canadian Schools

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The Issue

GoGuardian has become a prevalent feature in many Canadian schools, utilized as a means to monitor student activities on school-provided devices. While its ingrained intentions focus on maintaining a safe, controlled environment for students, there are mounting concerns about its invasiveness and violation of student privacy. Pervasive surveillance, like that of GoGuardian, can have detrimental psychological effects on students, cultivating an atmosphere of mistrust and anxiety. Furthermore, data privacy issues have seen an alarming rise globally, and this extends to how student data may be stored and handled by such systems. Sensitive information requires significant safeguards and clear policies that adhere to Canada's Privacy Act. The right to privacy is a fundamental aspect of a child's education and development. Therefore, we, parents, teachers, and concerned citizens, implore the Canadian Board of Education to review the use of GoGuardian in our schools and explore alternative measures to uphold our children's safety and privacy. Please show your support for this matter. Sign this petition.

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Ben CampsPetition Starter

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Recent signers:
rowan wiebe and 10 others have signed recently.

The Issue

GoGuardian has become a prevalent feature in many Canadian schools, utilized as a means to monitor student activities on school-provided devices. While its ingrained intentions focus on maintaining a safe, controlled environment for students, there are mounting concerns about its invasiveness and violation of student privacy. Pervasive surveillance, like that of GoGuardian, can have detrimental psychological effects on students, cultivating an atmosphere of mistrust and anxiety. Furthermore, data privacy issues have seen an alarming rise globally, and this extends to how student data may be stored and handled by such systems. Sensitive information requires significant safeguards and clear policies that adhere to Canada's Privacy Act. The right to privacy is a fundamental aspect of a child's education and development. Therefore, we, parents, teachers, and concerned citizens, implore the Canadian Board of Education to review the use of GoGuardian in our schools and explore alternative measures to uphold our children's safety and privacy. Please show your support for this matter. Sign this petition.

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Ben CampsPetition Starter

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Petition created on February 25, 2025