Data protection
The use of Zoom is subject to the data protection regulations of the University of Zurich.
Please note that Zoom may not be used in certain situations.
Zoom must not be used for:
- Conversations that are subject to professional confidentiality
(e.g. doctors, psychologists or researchers in medical research) - Conversations that contain sensitive personal data of third parties
(e.g. health data, information about religious affiliation or other particularly sensitive information)
Note: These restrictions are based on the recommendations of the UZH Data Protection Office.
Important settings and recommendations
Please ensure that the following requirements are met:
- Disable attention tracking before using Zoom.
- Always protect meetings with a password.
- Prefer using the Zoom app instead of the browser-based version.
- Participation by telephone is not permitted, as telephone connections are not encrypted.
→ As an alternative, participants can use the Zoom app on a smartphone and join with video turned off (audio only) – via Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Further information
Detailed information on data protection can be found on the website of the: