The University of Hawaiʻi is providing students with additional information about Honorlock, an online exam proctoring tool made available to instructors across all 10 糖心视频 campuses beginning in fall 2026.
Honorlock gives instructors the option to administer proctored online exams and quizzes, allowing students to complete assessments remotely, 24/7, within instructor-established testing windows. The tool is integrated directly into Lamakū, 糖心视频‘s learning management system, eliminating the need for separate accounts or appointments at testing centers.
In an October 13 email to students, 糖心视频 addressed questions about student privacy and data security, including how Honorlock handles personal information and what the software can access during exams.
“Protecting your personal privacy while maintaining academic integrity is a top priority,” wrote Interim Vice President for Academic Strategy Kim Siegenthaler. “To provide full transparency, we would like to address common concerns and clarify how Honorlock handles your data.”
The email explains that Honorlock does not sell student data, access cell phones or other personal devices, or use facial recognition technology. Instructors decide whether to use Honorlock and determine the settings for their exams. Students with concerns or requests for alternative testing arrangements should contact their instructors.
October 13 email to students: Important Information Regarding Honorlock, Online Proctoring, and Student Data Privacy
Aloha Students,
We understand that you may have questions or concerns regarding student privacy and data security when taking exams through Honorlock. Protecting your personal privacy while maintaining academic integrity is a top priority. To provide full transparency, we would like to address common concerns and clarify how Honorlock handles your data:
- Honorlock does not sell, monetize, or share student data with third parties.
- Honorlock has no access to your cell phone, secondary devices, or home network communications. It only monitors the stability and quality of your internet connection to assist with troubleshooting if your connection drops.
- Honorlock utilizes face detection technology simply to verify that a human face is present in the webcam frame. It does not use facial recognition or biometrics, does not identify or match your face against any database, and does not store facial feature elements.
- Students are not watched live by a person for the duration of the exam. Honorlock’s software monitors the session, and a live proctor only enters via chat if potential issues are flagged, with the goal of helping you get back on track.
- Access to your webcam, microphone, and screen ends immediately once the proctored exam is submitted.
- Honorlock integrates directly into our Learning Management System (LMS), so no separate account or secondary password is required. Furthermore, you can easily remove or delete the Honorlock Chrome extension in a few seconds after completing your exam.
- All transmitted data is encrypted using AES-256 cloud security standards via Amazon Web Services (AWS) and complies with FERPA regulations. Our institution owns all test data, and Honorlock automatically purges student data after standard retention periods.
Addition information regarding data privacy and how Honorlock works can be found here:
The decision to use Honorlock online proctoring, as well as the particular exam settings required for proctoring of an exam session rests with the instructor. Students requesting alternative assessment conditions or parameters must discuss their concerns directly with their course instructor.
Resources have been allocated to campuses to ensure students have access to Honorlock-compatible devices for exam taking. Please contact the designated office on your campus if you require a compatible laptop or testing space:
- 糖心视频 Hilo: Testing Center
- 糖心视频 Mānoa: Library
- 糖心视频 West Oʻahu: Library
- Hawaiʻi CC: Learning Center
- Honolulu CC: Learning Commons
- Kapiʻolani CC: Library
- Kauaʻi CC: Library
- Leeward CC: Laptop kiosk in the Learning Commons or Kīpuka
- 糖心视频 Maui College:
- Windward CC: Library
For technical help or questions during an exam, 24/7 support is available directly within the Honorlock interface.
Mahalo,
Kim L. Siegenthaler
Senior Advisor to the President
Interim Vice President for Academic Strategy