In order to support mobile work and digital teaching, TU Darmstadt acquired a Zoom campus license for events with up to 300 participants.
The future of Zoom and note on the use of video conferencing systems.
Zoom has proven itself as a tool at the TU Darmstadt. The TU will therefore continue to offer the video conferencing system (VKS) in the future.
In the context of video conferencing systems, there are – again and again – discussions concerning data protection. The Hessian universities and the Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Information Security (HBDI) have therefore jointly developed a concept ('hessisches Konzept') specifically for the use of Zoom in teaching events in 2021/22.
(opens in new tab) Requirements for the use of Zoom for courses at Hessian universities in accordance with data protection regulations
In order to address the additional protection measures required in the concept, the TU Darmstadt will switch to the Zoom X offer of Telekom Deutschland GmbH () as soon as this is available. Zoom X – Telekom – Conferencing & Collaboration
With , TU users will still have a DSGVO-compliant tool at their disposal. This is operated by Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences on its own servers. BBB is preferable from a data protection perspective. BigBlueButton (BBB)
For teaching, both systems can be used. For research and administration, BBB, DFNconf or Jabber should be used.
Further information
If you want to read more about data protection in videoconferencing systems, you can find more information on the website of the state of Hesse. The Hessian Commissioner for Data Protection and Information Security (HBDI) has listed some points on its website that should help with system selection and use:
- Selecting a VCS:
(opens in new tab) Video conferencing systems: Information for the decision-making level - Using VCS:
(opens in new tab) Video conferencing systems: Information for users
User groups
The Zoom campus license is available for all employees and students of TU Darmstadt.
Features
Zoom offers...
- Video conference incl. audio (dial-in by telephone also possible)
- Chat
- “Raise hand” function
- Screen sharing (“Screen sharing”)
- Shared whiteboard
- Group rooms (so-called “breakout sessions” / “breakout rooms”). Up to 100 breakout rooms can be created in one meeting.
- Waiting room
- Recording of the online meeting and MP4 export possible
All features, instructions and help videos for using Zoom can be found in the . help center of the manufacturer