Google Maps
Google Maps is no longer accessible with a SOM Google account.
You may have recently received the following error message when attempting to access Google Maps with your UNLV Google account.
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This is due to the fact that Google Maps is not covered by SOM’s BAA with Google.
In order to process patient data, a company must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that lays out the ways the vendor is required to safeguard patient privacy. Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has a BAA with Google, and Google Maps is not HIPAA compliant.
Google Maps is still accessible while using an incognito window in Google Chrome.
Incognito Mode is a way to browse the web privately without Google Chrome remembering your activity.
Open an Incognito Window in Google Chrome
There are multiple ways to open an incognito window.
Method 1: Google Chrome Menu |
In Google Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner and choose New incognito window. |  |
Method 2: Google Chrome Taskbar |
Right-click on the Chrome icon in your task bar and choose New Incognito Window. | |
Method 3: Keyboard Shortcut | With Google Chrome open, use the appropriate keyboard shortcut for your operating system. |
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Any of these three methods will successfully open an Incognito Window. You will be able to access Google Maps while using this view.
