Raw logs from physical badge readers or biometric scanners. Technical Specifications
Organizations often delete these logs after a set period (e.g., 3–7 years) to comply with data privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA.
Data columns usually include names, unique IDs, timestamps (clock-in/clock-out), and status (present/absent/tardy).
Comparing the mid-December attendance against other periods to identify seasonal drops (e.g., pre-holiday absences).
Since attendance data often contains , handling this file requires caution:
Verifying that staff or students were present for safety, payroll, or legal requirements.
If generated by platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, it may contain "duration" and "join/leave" logs.
