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Lower Merion School District spied on students at home and in their bedrooms, by remotely activating webcams embedded in school-issued laptops. Over 66,000 screenshots were taken without consent. The school district agreed to pay $610,000 to settle the lawsuits.

Jun 14, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Lower Merion School District spied on students at home and in their bedrooms, by remotely activating webcams embedded in school-issued laptops. Over 66,000 screenshots were taken without consent. The school district agreed to pay $610,000 to settle the lawsuits.

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