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1 1  = Getting Access – Onboarding to the VRE =
2 2  
3 3  This page explains how to obtain access to the Virtual Research Environment (VRE).
4 -Please note that detailed information on **GDPR-compliant onboarding is documented in the following PDF presentation**:
4 +Please note that the **full and authoritative onboarding process is documented in the PDF presentation**:
5 5  
6 6  **→ Download the VRE Onboarding Guide (PDF)**
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9 9  
10 10  == Overview of the Onboarding Process ==
11 11  
12 -Access to the VRE is granted after completion of four steps:
12 +Access to the VRE is granted after completion of three steps:
13 13  
14 14  1. **Accept the Use Terms (mandatory)**
15 15  1. **Clarify data protection obligations (Use Case & DPIA)**
16 16  1. **Request VPN / network access**
17 -1. **Submit documents**
18 18  
19 19  Each step is required to ensure compliance with GDPR, Charité policies, and the security requirements of the infrastructure.
20 20  
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21 +
21 21  == Step 1 – Accept the Use Terms ==
22 22  
23 -All users must acknowledge, sign, and return the official Use Terms.
24 +All users must read, sign, and return the official Use Terms.
24 24  
25 25  **Document:**
26 26  → **VRE-Bestaetigung-Nutzungsbedingungen-GDPR-Compliance-v1.4_EN**
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33 33  
34 34  Without a signed Use Terms document, access cannot be granted.
35 35  
37 +----
38 +
36 36  == Step 2 – Define Your Use Case & Data Protection Obligations ==
37 37  
38 38  Your **Use Case** determines the legal and technical requirements that apply to your work in the VRE.
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50 50  1. Sign and return the **Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)**
51 51  → **[NDA document link]**
52 52  1. (((
53 -After receipt, you will be granted a**ccess** to:
56 +After receipt, you will be granted **separate access** to:
54 54  
55 55  * DPIA template
56 56  * DPIA annexes and guidance material
57 57  )))
58 58  
62 +----
63 +
59 59  == Step 3 – Request VPN / Network Access ==
60 60  
61 61  To technically access the VRE, you must apply for VPN access to the protected network.
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67 67  
68 68  After approval, you will receive instructions for setting up the VPN connection.
69 69  
70 -== Step 4 – Submit All Documents ==
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71 71  
72 -After completing all required forms and agreements, please send **all signed and filled-out documents in one email** to the VRE support team:
73 -
74 -**→ vre-support@charite.de**
75 -
76 -Only complete submissions can be processed. You will be contacted in case any document is missing or requires clarification.
77 -
78 78  == What Happens Next? ==
79 79  
80 80  Once all documents are received and approved:
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83 83  * VPN access will be enabled.
84 84  * You will receive an email with your personal access instructions.
85 85  
86 -If any document or link is unclear or missing, or once you have completed the required forms, please contact the VRE support team and send all filled-out documents to **vre-support@charite.de**.
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86 +
87 +If any document or link is unclear or missing, please inform the VRE support team (vre-support@charite.de).