Security & Privacy

Examination Security and Privacy

How English Cert protects assessment integrity and handles personal data. Each monitoring feature has a specific purpose.

Integrity

Examination integrity measures

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Identity verification

Learners may be asked to provide a photo ID and a profile photo to confirm the account holder.

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Camera and microphone

The monitored assessment uses camera and microphone access. Browser permissions are requested before the assessment.

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Question selection

Exam content is assembled from the skills and level range selected, so attempts may not use identical questions.

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Answer consistency checks

Attempt data may be reviewed for unusual patterns that could indicate an integrity issue.

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Screen and environment rules

Learners must remain on the assessment screen and follow the published environment rules.

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Review

Attempts may be reviewed before results or certificates are released.

Data

Data collection and processing

English Cert processes account details, assessment responses, identity documents where required, and assessment media needed for proctoring and review. Data is used to deliver the service, protect assessment integrity, provide results, and support learners and institutions.

Access is limited to staff and systems that need the information for identity checks, proctoring, support, and assessment administration.

Retention

Data access and retention

Personal data is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described in the Privacy Policy, including assessment records, certificate verification, support, and legal or integrity requirements. Some records may need to be retained after an account is closed.

See the Privacy Policy for the current details.

Safeguards

Privacy and security safeguards

No system can guarantee that cheating is impossible or that every integrity risk is eliminated. English Cert uses reasonable measures and review processes to protect the assessment.

Questions about privacy?

Read the full Privacy Policy or contact support for help with your data.