GoGuardian
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Education, Spyware |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.goguardian.com/ |
GoGuardian Inc. is a software company focused on education. They offer browser extensions for Google Chrome and software for Windows called "GoGuardian," which has been known to spy on people. GoGuardian allows teachers/admins to have full control to your computer, block websites, and monitor web traffic. They also offer a product called "GoGuardian Beacon," which does the things previously mentioned as well as prevent suicide.[1] GoGuardian has caused a lot of controversy, as it accesses sensitive information, primarily pertaining to students.
Consumer impact summary
Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
- User Freedom
- User Privacy
- Business Model
- Market Control
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Incidents
Student data collection concerns
The GoGuardian suite collects a variety of student information, including school account information (name, profile picture, and email address), browsing history, geographic device location, email content, screenshots (which are automatically taken on the user's device and displayed to administrators), and keystroke variance to identify user activity.[2] Such information may be anonymized and used for GoGuardian product marketing or development.[3] Several concerns exist surrounding the granularity of the information, including the possibility of such data being de-anonymized. Another issue arises due to an overwhelmingly large amount of school-issued devices having GoGuardian installed[4] (and often forcibly enabled) by school administrators, which limits the user's ability to restrict data collection and disclosure.
References
- ↑ "Youth suicide isn't just an issue — it's a national crisis". GoGuardian. Archived from the original on 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Product Privacy Policy". GoGuardian. §1.4 GoGuardian Personal Student Information. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Product Privacy Policy". GoGuardian. §4 How We Disclose Information Collected Through Our Offerings. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20.
We may use, share, or disclose De-Identified information (as that term is defined in our EULA) for various purposes such as product development, research, and marketing, in compliance with relevant laws.
- ↑ "GoGuardian | Engaging Digital Learning For Schools". GoGuardian. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23.
GoGuardian products are used by nearly 50% of public and private K-12 students in the United States.