Google Workspace in education
All about contractual, organizational and technical measures related to the use of Google Workspace by educational institutions in the Netherlands.
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Relevant documentation Google Compliance assessment
On this page we have created a handy overview of the relevant documents for the Google compliance assessment
Google Workspace can be safely used in education
So reports the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) based on research by SURF and SIVON to the House of Representatives today. In recent years, SURF and SIVON investigated...
Privacy risks Google Workspace for Education sufficiently resolved
Google has taken steps in recent months to mitigate the remaining risks from the 2021 DPIA as agreed and within the deadline. The privacy risks from Google Workspace for Education...
SURF, SIVON and Google reach agreement Terms of Service Google Chrome
In May 2023, SURF and SIVON reached an agreement with Google on the new Terms of Service (ToS) for the use of Chrome OS and Chrome browser for Chromebooks. After...
Status of Google Workspace DPIA: update privacy measures
In December 2022, SIVON and SURF reported that Google delivered measures to mitigate the risks from the 2021 DPIA within the agreed timeframe. Most of the measures comply with our...
Update agreements and conversations SURF and Google
In July 2021, SURF and Google reached an important agreement on the use of Google Workspace for Education by educational institutions. It involves a set of contractual, organizational and technical...
Investigation into Google ChromeOS and Chrome browser
In July 2021, it was agreed with Google that an education-specific version will be available for ChromeOS and Chrome browser. Institutions will thus remain in control of the data when...
Support package Google Workspace for Education
As we previously reported, on July 8 an agreement was reached with Google on the measures aimed at the privacy risks previously identified with Google Workspace for Education. This means...
All about DPIA Google Workspace
On July 8, an agreement was reached with Google on measures aimed at the previously identified privacy risks at Google Workspace for Education. This means that schools can continue to...
Education agreement with Google over privacy risks
After intensive discussions in recent weeks, an agreement has been reached with Google to mitigate high privacy risks related to the use of Workspace for Education Plus (formerly G Suite...
SURF and SIVON address Google on privacy risks
In education, more and more (personal) data is being stored and exchanged digitally. It is important that this is done in a safe and responsible manner. Research commissioned by the...
AP opinion: Google Workspace in education has too many risks
The Personal Data Authority (AP) says it is unclear whether personal data in Google Workspace (formerly Google Suite for Education) is adequately protected. Educational organizations are urgently appealing to Google's...
