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Your school needs access to certain apps and devices, but you don’t want them installed.

Your school needs access to certain apps and devices, but you don’t want them installed.

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agge18
Junior Member
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01-09-2021, 08:04 AM
#1
The school wants to view the apps and files on your device. You’re using incognito mode but not another Chrome profile. Can they restrict access to your system apps and files? Also, VMs won’t help much since you have only about 40GB of storage and no extra devices. You’re using a Windows 11 Pro gaming PC.
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agge18
01-09-2021, 08:04 AM #1

The school wants to view the apps and files on your device. You’re using incognito mode but not another Chrome profile. Can they restrict access to your system apps and files? Also, VMs won’t help much since you have only about 40GB of storage and no extra devices. You’re using a Windows 11 Pro gaming PC.

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MarkosBellem
Junior Member
5
01-11-2021, 01:59 AM
#2
Avoid using your school profile on your personal device—it's up to you.
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MarkosBellem
01-11-2021, 01:59 AM #2

Avoid using your school profile on your personal device—it's up to you.

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DraGonX541
Member
189
01-18-2021, 08:41 PM
#3
Create a different identity now.
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DraGonX541
01-18-2021, 08:41 PM #3

Create a different identity now.

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Aerithix
Member
182
01-20-2021, 12:02 AM
#4
If your device isn't provided by your school, they won't be able to access it at all, as this would violate privacy rules. Discuss this with your parents and have them inform the school about their use of intrusive software. The school might provide affordable Chromebooks or similar devices that are restricted to school use. You shouldn't consider such a device as your own, since it's borrowed from the school and should be returned at the end of the academic year. Another option is to access your school profile only through the computers available at your school.
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Aerithix
01-20-2021, 12:02 AM #4

If your device isn't provided by your school, they won't be able to access it at all, as this would violate privacy rules. Discuss this with your parents and have them inform the school about their use of intrusive software. The school might provide affordable Chromebooks or similar devices that are restricted to school use. You shouldn't consider such a device as your own, since it's borrowed from the school and should be returned at the end of the academic year. Another option is to access your school profile only through the computers available at your school.

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Brewer1312
Junior Member
7
01-20-2021, 01:21 AM
#5
Welcome to the forums! So this is a machine you own? This is a Chrome profile, right? For one thing, you can just create a windows user for school stuff and log into it on that and not install any other software.
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Brewer1312
01-20-2021, 01:21 AM #5

Welcome to the forums! So this is a machine you own? This is a Chrome profile, right? For one thing, you can just create a windows user for school stuff and log into it on that and not install any other software.

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SGgamingDK
Member
222
01-26-2021, 11:03 PM
#6
It varies. If the institution permits private device use, they may insist on specific guidelines for those gadgets. If you disagree, refrain from enrolling your personal device. In my area, some schools require students to buy devices directly for school purposes. The institution maintains complete authority over these tools during your time there, but ownership transfers back to you after graduation. They require parental consent for the legal arrangement.
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SGgamingDK
01-26-2021, 11:03 PM #6

It varies. If the institution permits private device use, they may insist on specific guidelines for those gadgets. If you disagree, refrain from enrolling your personal device. In my area, some schools require students to buy devices directly for school purposes. The institution maintains complete authority over these tools during your time there, but ownership transfers back to you after graduation. They require parental consent for the legal arrangement.

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JJprogamers
Member
161
01-27-2021, 07:11 AM
#7
I had overlooked that perspective. Still, these guidelines should comply with regulations; breaking the law turns those rules into invalid ones.
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JJprogamers
01-27-2021, 07:11 AM #7

I had overlooked that perspective. Still, these guidelines should comply with regulations; breaking the law turns those rules into invalid ones.

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IchZocke
Member
139
01-31-2021, 02:02 AM
#8
In the US, policy decisions often fall largely to local districts, which can create inconsistent rules. Sometimes these policies conflict with federal guidelines. Schools enjoy significant freedom to implement invasive measures, and courts usually side with them. It's quite surprising—and concerning—how challenging this situation can be for children today.
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IchZocke
01-31-2021, 02:02 AM #8

In the US, policy decisions often fall largely to local districts, which can create inconsistent rules. Sometimes these policies conflict with federal guidelines. Schools enjoy significant freedom to implement invasive measures, and courts usually side with them. It's quite surprising—and concerning—how challenging this situation can be for children today.

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tyler_boss
Junior Member
6
02-01-2021, 08:51 AM
#9
It isn't the United States, though we have strong safeguards, particularly for young people. Schools may require specific devices for lessons, and once they're on campus they must adhere to their policies. As a non-lawyer, I think the agreements parents must sign are solid. Because schools often lack funding, most students need to purchase their own devices. This turns the device into temporary school property during class time. From a security and educational perspective, this approach seems reasonable. If you bring an iPad or Chromebook to school and the institution doesn't control what happens with it during lessons, meaningful learning is unlikely.
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tyler_boss
02-01-2021, 08:51 AM #9

It isn't the United States, though we have strong safeguards, particularly for young people. Schools may require specific devices for lessons, and once they're on campus they must adhere to their policies. As a non-lawyer, I think the agreements parents must sign are solid. Because schools often lack funding, most students need to purchase their own devices. This turns the device into temporary school property during class time. From a security and educational perspective, this approach seems reasonable. If you bring an iPad or Chromebook to school and the institution doesn't control what happens with it during lessons, meaningful learning is unlikely.

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Satori_San
Member
70
02-01-2021, 05:12 PM
#10
holy misinformation, it's a chrome enterprise profile, if you sign into chrome with the account then youare met with this prompt because by default it asks for this info so it can potentially be used for compliance reasons. It does not mean they use this information, but if you still dont want the possibility of that, then simply dont sign into chrome with the school account. If your goal is to access your school email and google drive, then simply go to there and sign in instead, go to https://drive.google.com and do it there, if it asks you to add this account to chrome simply say no. Alternatively, install and use Firefox.
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Satori_San
02-01-2021, 05:12 PM #10

holy misinformation, it's a chrome enterprise profile, if you sign into chrome with the account then youare met with this prompt because by default it asks for this info so it can potentially be used for compliance reasons. It does not mean they use this information, but if you still dont want the possibility of that, then simply dont sign into chrome with the school account. If your goal is to access your school email and google drive, then simply go to there and sign in instead, go to https://drive.google.com and do it there, if it asks you to add this account to chrome simply say no. Alternatively, install and use Firefox.