ZOOM Privacy

We are currently dependent on the use of online platforms to continue our lessons. Experts have expressed concerns about the way ZOOM handles customer data. Particular attention is paid to the sharing of data by ZOOM with third parties. Although ZOOM has come under fire, it does not appear that this is managed much better on other platforms.
At TopTaal, we therefore still believe that ZOOM is the best choice for providing our lessons online, in a user-friendly way and with the quality we want to offer.

Fortunately, ZOOM has taken action to improve several things. One of the dangers was that strangers could enter a meeting unnoticed and thus watch and listen in. This is especially dangerous when sharing sensitive information. This has now been resolved. As of last Monday, participants can only enter the meeting either with the link shared by the host, or with a combination of ID and PIN code. Furthermore, for scheduled meetings, participants now always enter the waiting room first, and the host must therefore consciously admit them.

In addition, Zoom updated its privacy statement on March 29, 2020. What stands out here:
• ZOOM is very clear: they do not sell their users' data. They do share personal data with Google Analytics and Google Ads, but only if you visit their website and give permission for advertising cookies. There are no advertising cookies or other tracking technologies in the application itself.
• ZOOM has stopped sharing data with Facebook.
• ZOOM is Privacy Shield and SOC2 type II certified. This is considered a good privacy standard for an American service provider.

Privacy is an important topic when using online communication tools. We therefore still advise participants and teachers not to share sensitive information or personal data via ZOOM. When used responsibly in this way, ZOOM is a secure tool for distance learning.

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