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University of Belgrade board condemns alleged student privacy violations

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The University of Belgrade Rector’s Board expressed concern over allegations that students were surveilled and their data collected without authorization.
  • The board condemned the alleged conduct, criticized the minimization of the claims by state institutions and called for an immediate investigation.
  • It gave students its “full and unconditional” support.

The University of Belgrade Rector’s Board has condemned allegations that students, including students at the university, were subjected to surveillance and unauthorized data collection.

The board said any unauthorized monitoring or breach of student privacy was unacceptable. It argued that academic institutions must remain spaces for free thought, dialogue and safety, and that pressure or tracking violates civil and academic liberties.

We consider any form of unauthorized surveillance or violation of student privacy to be unacceptable and condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The academic community must remain a space for free thought, dialogue, and safety. Any form of pressure or tracking is in direct contradiction to the fundamental principles of civil and academic liberties.

· University of Belgrade Rector’s BoardThe board condemned the alleged surveillance and unauthorized collection of student data.

The board also expressed concern that representatives of official state institutions had downplayed the seriousness of the students’ allegations. It called for an immediate investigation to establish the facts.

The rector and four vice-rectors said they offered students their “full and unconditional” support and described protecting their rights, dignity and freedom to act without fear as a collective obligation.

It is our collective obligation to protect their rights, their dignity, and their right to act freely without fear.

· University of Belgrade Rector’s BoardThe statement concluded by emphasizing the university’s responsibility toward students.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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