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Chromebooks to be banned in schools in entire country due to data policies
Chromebooks to be banned in schools in entire country due to data policies
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority
Chromebooks dominate the education market all around the world. The machines are simple, inexpensive, and more secure than most Windows-based systems, making them ideal for schools. However, Google could be facing some serious trouble in Denmark as far as Chromebooks go. According to TechCrunch, Chromebooks are banned in at least one Danish school district, and the security researchers responsible for the ban are confident it will spread across the entire country. The school district of Helsing?r is at the center of this ban. Denmark?s data protection agency, Datatilsynet, found that Google Workspace systems ? namely Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Drive ? allow sensitive data to transfer outside of the European Union for the purposes of support. If true, this would violate the GDPR?s data privacy rules. Since Google Workspace is an integral aspect of the machines, Chromebooks are essentially banned in Helsing?r schools. The Helsing?r district has until August 3 to delete all the affected data, but the ban is effective immediately Chromebooks banned in Denmark: Google response A Google spokesperson told TechCrunch: We know that students and schools expect the technology they use to be legally compliant, responsible, and safe. That?s why for years, Google has invested in privacy best practices and diligent risk assessments, and made our documentation widely available so anyone can see how we help organisations to comply with the GDPR.Despite this statement, Google has already made it clear that it is working on giving EU users more control over their data. In May, the company announced new Workspace tools will roll out starting at the end of this year and into 2023. It looks like Google will need to move a lot faster if it wants to keep Chromebooks in Danish schools. More... |
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