Initial notes: datafication and data protection in the Brazilian university scenario
Information and Learning Sciences
ISSN: 2398-5348
Article publication date: 28 November 2023
Issue publication date: 15 January 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the platforming scenario at a Brazilian university as well as the data security process for students and professors.
Design/methodology/approach
This research brings an analysis through a qualitative approach of the platformization process in a Brazilian teaching institution.
Findings
The results point to a lack of knowledge on the part of teachers regarding data security in the platforming scenario, as well as the lack of effectiveness of institutions in protecting student data.
Originality/value
Within the Brazilian scenario, this research seeks to contribute to the discussion on platformization in view of the gaps and existing demands on this process in the country.
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Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledgment the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development – CNPQ, for the financial support to the project and the students and professors of the partner institutions, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), State University of Bahia (UNEB), Federal Institute Baiano (IFBaiano) and Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB).
Citation
Alves, L.R.G. and de Souza Santos, W. (2024), "Initial notes: datafication and data protection in the Brazilian university scenario", Information and Learning Sciences, Vol. 125 No. 1/2, pp. 138-154. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-03-2023-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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