First, in an increasingly cloud-based computing world, it makes ever-more sense to use an operating system built around a web browser like Chrome. Some, like the Acer Chromebook R11, have plenty of ports, while others, like the Dell Chromebook 13, have excellent (13 hours) battery life.īut one thing that unites the platform is how people use it. Every Chromebook is a little different, helping to meet the needs of a variety of users. Haier and Hisense currently make the least expensive models on the market, while HP puts out one of the best models at just under $400. That’s why - just as you can find many variants of Android phones and tablets - you will also see Chromebooks from many different makers.Ĭurrently, manufacturers such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, LG, Samsung, and Toshiba all make Chromebooks. More informationĪ full list of news items can be found on this page.And manufacturers followed. If possible, we will communicate the (preliminary) results of our discussions with Google this calendar year. In this way, we expect to be able to present the results of the negotiations to institutions sooner.Īs with Workspace, we will also provide tools and information for implementation. For this reason, we are choosing to bring the results of the technical legal investigation directly into the consultations with Google. SURF and SIVON believe it is important to provide institutions with clarity as soon as possible about the use of ChromeOS and the Chrome browser on devices they manage. As a result, we hope to announce both the results of the study and any necessary corrective measures and agreements we have made with Google early next year.
Now that the agreements around Workspace and the role as processor are starting points, we expect to be able to reach agreements more quickly. Previously, the intention was to complete the full DPIA, publish it, and then enter into discussions with Google. This will enable us to provide clarity more quickly about the use of ChromeOS and the Chrome browser within the institutions. We will include the results of this investigation in our negotiations with Google. We informed institutions about this earlier.
Parallel to the discussions, a technical and legal investigation will be conducted into the current version of ChromeOS and the Chrome browser. The agreements made around Workspace for Education form the basis for this. Chrome browser where Google is the processor.In the coming period, SURF and SIVON (in collaboration with SLM Rijk) will enter into discussions with Google about a version of:
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