• inbn@lemmy.zip
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    5 days ago

    Just to answer the “why?” question and offer one data point, as someone with a university gmail account that I obviously can’t change myself this is a welcome update.

    I kind of prefer the separation at the moment but it’s good to know I can simplify things in the future if I choose to.

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      4 days ago

      If you are a student then have fun, if you are an employee please be aware that combining your work and personal accounts in this way may be a violation of your local data protection laws. In the US that would be a FERPA violation and if you happen to work at a medical school a possible HIPAA violation.

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        4 days ago

        Good to know, I haven’t done anything yet of course but will look at the relevant regulations at some point. Thanks!

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        4 days ago

        Just because you are a student, doesn’t mean you do not violate the terms and conditions by doing that too.