Oakland University to require residents to wear ‘BioButton,’ to track health; students launch petition – Click On Detroit
Wearable technology to monitor COVID-19 symptoms
Oakland University will require residents to wear a “BioButton” in residence halls when students return to campus this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The “BioButton” is wearable technology that monitors your vitals, including temperature and heart-rate, in real time. It can last for up to 90 days. It’s meant to be worn on the chest and connects to your mobile device.
“In order to lower the risk of virus outbreaks on campus a BioButton screening tool is being used. It provides additional information for health screening. The button will be used in conjunction with the daily health assessment to determine if you are able to participate in campus activities. The individual data will remain private to the wearer and is not shared with others,” the university states on its website.
A group of Oakland University students have launched a petition against the policy, citing an intrusion of privacy and data.