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Use separate accounts on a shared computer

Each person uses their own data access.

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Done when

Each person uses their own data access.

Each person uses their own data access.

Who this is for

Authorised people sharing Windows; ask an administrator to arrange managed accounts.

Why this matters

Separate workspaces make access easier to review.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Agree on separate accounts with other users.
  2. Create standard user accounts as documented and set personal passwords.
  3. Test switching, inspect shared folders and lock when finished.

Evidence and references

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