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Anti-cheat & screen recording
Anti-cheat screen recording and proctoring
Remote testing only helps if you can trust the result. Talent Approved records every assessment as a replayable session, logs integrity signals, and can record the webcam continuously with consent - so a strong score is one you can stand behind.
Every session, recorded and replayable
Every assessment is screen-recorded as a replayable session - a faithful re-rendering of what the candidate saw and did, question by question. Press play and watch the whole attempt. When webcam recording is enabled, the screen and webcam play back in sync.
Integrity signals, flagged on the timeline
Alongside the replay, every assessment keeps a timestamped activity log: when the link was opened, each question opened and answered, and integrity signals such as switching tabs, losing window focus, copy and paste attempts, right-clicks, and suspected developer-tools use. The signals are marked on the replay timeline, so you can jump straight to a flagged moment.
Optional continuous webcam, with consent
For higher-stakes roles, turn on continuous webcam and microphone recording for a test. Candidates see a clear, GDPR-aware consent screen explaining what's recorded, that it's stored securely and only the hiring team can view it, and that they can request deletion. Nothing records until they consent and grant browser permission.
Signals, not verdicts
Use the evidence in context
Integrity signals flag anomalies - they don't prove wrongdoing. Someone might glance at a notification or have a flaky webcam. Treat the replay and the log as evidence to review with judgement, not grounds to auto-reject. The point is a fair, defensible picture of how each candidate worked, so your decision is informed rather than a guess.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is recorded during an assessment?
Every session is screen-recorded as a replayable session and logged with integrity signals (tab switches, copy/paste, focus loss, and similar). If you enable it on the test, the candidate's webcam and microphone are also recorded continuously, in sync with the screen.
Is the webcam always required?
No. Webcam recording is optional and set per test. When required, candidates give explicit, GDPR-aware consent before anything records. Screen recording of the session is always on and disclosed to candidates upfront.
Are candidates told they're being recorded?
Yes. The screen-recording notice is shown before the test starts, and webcam recording requires an explicit consent step. Transparency is built into the candidate flow.
Can a flagged signal be wrong?
Yes - signals indicate anomalies, not guilt. They're meant to be reviewed in context alongside the replay, never used as automatic grounds to reject a candidate.