GDPR-Compliant Online Proctoring
Maintain exam integrity while respecting candidate privacy and European data protection requirements.
Integrity analysis runs in the candidate's browser — not in the cloud.
Raw recordings never leave the device during the exam.
GDPR Article 25 principles built into the architecture.
Why GDPR matters for online proctoring
Remote assessment programs often collect more personal data than necessary — continuous video, room scans, keystroke logs, and third-party cloud processing. Under GDPR, this creates legal and reputational risk when less intrusive alternatives exist.
ProctorSafe is built around privacy by design and by default (GDPR Article 25): the most privacy-friendly configuration is the baseline, not an optional toggle.
Data minimization in practice
Traditional proctoring uploads full video streams to vendor clouds. ProctorSafe takes a different approach:
Local processing
integrity analysis runs in the candidate's browser
No video upload
raw recordings stay on the device during the exam
Signal-based review
reviewers see events and trust scores, not hours of raw footage
Encrypted transmission
metadata and events are encrypted and cryptographically signed
How ProctorSafe aligns with GDPR principles
| Principle | How ProctorSafe supports it |
|---|---|
| Data minimization | Only integrity signals transmitted; no raw video upload |
| Purpose limitation | Data collected solely for exam integrity review |
| Storage limitation | Tenant-configurable retention policies |
| Integrity & confidentiality | End-to-end encryption and signed event chains |
| Privacy by default | Local processing enabled without opt-in configuration |
Built for European organizations
ProctorSafe serves universities, certification bodies, language testing platforms, and EdTech providers operating under GDPR and related frameworks including the EU AI Act.
Whether you are launching a new remote assessment program or replacing a legacy proctoring vendor, ProctorSafe offers a candidate-friendly, compliance-first path to secure online exams.
Next steps
- Request a demo to see the platform in action
- Read our GDPR Article 25 guide
- Review our DPIA guide for remote proctoring
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Common questions about privacy, compliance, and integration.
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