As per section c16 of middlesex university

As per section C16 of Middlesex University Regulations unauthorised audio recording, video
recording or photography of lectures, or other forms of learning activities by students, is
prohibited.
Limited recording by students may be permitted under exceptional circumstances only (for
example, for an individual student as a “reasonable adjustment”, within the meaning of the
UK’s Equalities Act), upon explicit permission provided by the tutor and, where appropriate,
by everyone else involved. Permission for recording does not imply permission for
publication (e.g. on Facebook, YouTube, or other Social Media), or distribution to others.
Unauthorised recording of such activities violates the privacy of persons involved, may
infringe on copyrights and intellectual property rights of others and can be intrusive and
disruptive in a learning environment. In all cases, violation of this regulation will be
managed under the student disciplinary procedures.
In addition to a violation of University Regulations, unauthorised recordings may expose
students to other unintended consequences, as per UAE law. The United Arab Emirates has
several laws (for example, Federal Law No. 5 of 2012 on Combatting Cybercrimes and its
amendment by the Federal Law No. 12 of 2016) for the protection of privacy and reputation
and defamation. Some of the acts that could amount to a criminal offence are:
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 possessing on an electronic device a photo taken without the subject’s consent
 posting other people's pictures or videos online or on social media (including
WhatsApp) without their consent
 tagging a person without their consent
 threatening or insulting people online
 spreading information via social media, that is not verified by the official sources
 gossiping about people or maligning them.
Further guidance is available within the University Regulations and via the Quality Office
([email protected] ).
7.4. Laptops, Mobile phones and other devices
There are many advantages of using technology in higher education as long as we are able to
address the associated challenges. You are encouraged to use your laptops, mobile phones,
tablets and other communication devices as part of learning activities and for some sessions,
your tutor may even require them. You must ensure that your devices do not disrupt your
learning or that of other students or your tutors. Unless you are using technology together
with your tutor as part of a learning activity, all mobile phones and other communication
devices must be switched to silent. Calls, texts and social media activities should be avoided
during the taught session unless agreed with the tutor before the start of the session.
Disruptive use of devices during class can lead to students being asked to leave and face
disciplinary action.