Oakland University to require residents to wear ‘BioButton,’ to track health; students launch petition
Oakland University will require residents to wear a “BioButton” in residence halls when students return to campus this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “In order to lower the risk of virus outbreaks on campus a BioButton screening tool is being used. A group of Oakland University students have launched a petition against the policy, citing an intrusion of privacy and data. The university is also advising the BioButton to be worn by faculty, staff, and students who will be on campus regularly. Related: A look at how Oakland University is preparing campus for fall return amid pandemicWhat do you think about this idea?
Matthew T. Mangino: Electronic monitoring the illusion of safety
Electronic monitoring is a prime example. Electronic monitoring was introduced in the 1960s. Ironically, Gables foray into electronic monitoring was intended to do the opposite of what it does today. Lawmakers have looked to electronic monitoring as a safe and cost-effective alternative to prison and jail. After sentencing, an offender may be put on electronic monitoring in lieu of incarceration.
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