r/education • u/SteaIthed • 3d ago

School Culture & Policy Is my school allowed to install program-viewing and website blockers on my personal laptop?

This is just a question i have and i would like answers since my school wont give me any. Im currently in the process of purchasing a personal laptop. I asked the school if it was okay for me to handle everything with my laptop. They said this was okay. Now, because its my personal laptop they said it wont be covered under the schools warranty. Which makes sense. But know here comes the confusing part, for me at least. Is my school allowed to put software on my computer without my consent that restricts what i am able to do on it? If i dont use the schools provided devices, or their own network. Do they have the right to make changes to MY personal device?

Reason why im asking is because i plan to use this device after i finish school, and i dont want spyware and restrictions on my own laptop. Especially when trying to install programs ect.

Now i understand this is probably entirely dependent on the schools policy. But i would like a general answer, What most schools do at least.

For your information my school is located in Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast

tl;dr Is my school allow to install programs on my personal laptop without my consent?

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u/BlackAce99 2d ago

How is this a question in this day and age? My district allows you to use any laptops even though you are assigned a computer for 2 reasons. Wifi access is tied to your student or employee number so no issues having software on my personal devices the 2nd reason is all security data is web-based so they are not too concerned about computers. The other thing is unless you are a consular or principal you have very restricted access to information. You either have to go to the hard copy room(which all staff who should have access) or ask someone to show you the account in person. I have access as the trades consular at my school and I purposely pretend I don't so people don't bug me. While this is not perfect I can't stand the school equipment and prefer teaching drafting from my personal laptop. I find the restrictions vs privacy fair while annoying.