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Open Science at CSUSB

Open Science is an umbrella term for an approach to knowledge creation that favors transparency, inclusivity and reproducibility of all components of the research process.

OSFI and Your Privacy

Where is my data stored?

Data on OSF is stored at multiple locations, including data centers located outside of the U.S.

  • User, wiki, and chat data are all stored on US servers.
  • OSF File Storage is entirely localized to the region you set for file storage. Users can set their default storage location to U.S. Check out the FAQ for details.

OSFI and CSUSB

Use of the OSF must comply with CSUSB Information and Security Compliance Policy and associated information security standards. In accordance with Projects must follow the CSUSB Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Communications. Use of the OSF must also comply with CSUSB Copyright Policy.  The OSF must only be used to share Low Risk CSUSB Electronic Information. This is information that may be freely disclosed. 


How does OSF handle my Data?

Visit here for information about the OSF Terms of Use, privacy and security policies.