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1 = Getting Access – Onboarding to the VRE =
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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**:
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6 **→ Download the VRE Onboarding Guide (PDF)**
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8 The steps below provide a short and practical overview.
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10 == Overview of the Onboarding Process ==
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12 Access to the VRE is granted after completion of three steps:
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14 1. **Accept the Use Terms (mandatory)**
15 1. **Clarify data protection obligations (Use Case & DPIA)**
16 1. **Request VPN / network access**
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18 Each step is required to ensure compliance with GDPR, Charité policies, and the security requirements of the infrastructure.
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20 == Step 1 – Accept the Use Terms ==
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22 All users must acknowledge, sign, and return the official Use Terms.
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24 **Document:**
25 → **VRE-Bestaetigung-Nutzungsbedingungen-GDPR-Compliance-v1.4_EN**
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27 This document confirms that you understand and accept the obligations related to:
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29 * Processing of personal and health data
30 * Secure handling of research data
31 * Compliance with GDPR and institutional policies
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33 Without a signed Use Terms document, access cannot be granted.
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35 == Step 2 – Define Your Use Case & Data Protection Obligations ==
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37 Your **Use Case** determines the legal and technical requirements that apply to your work in the VRE.
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39 In particular, **data controllers** are responsible for fulfilling GDPR and Charité obligations, including, where applicable:
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41 * Performing a **Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)**
42 * Ensuring lawful processing of personal / sensitive data
43 * Implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures
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45 === Access to DPIA Templates (for externals) ===
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47 If you are **not part of Charité** and require access to the DPIA template and annexes:
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49 1. Sign and return the **Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)**
50 → **[NDA document link]**
51 1. (((
52 After receipt, you will be granted a**ccess** to:
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54 * DPIA template
55 * DPIA annexes and guidance material
56 )))
57
58 == Step 3 – Request VPN / Network Access ==
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60 To technically access the VRE, you must apply for VPN access to the protected network.
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62 Please complete and return the following forms:
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64 * **[VPN Access Request Form]**
65 * **[Additional Network Access Form, if applicable]**
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67 After approval, you will receive instructions for setting up the VPN connection.
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69
70 == What Happens Next? ==
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72 Once all documents are received and approved:
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74 * Your user account will be created.
75 * VPN access will be enabled.
76 * You will receive an email with your personal access instructions.
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78 **Once you have completed the required forms, please contact the VRE support team and send the filled-out documents to**
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80 **vre-support@charite.de.**