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# Information exclusivity
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Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS).
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This means that everyone that works with the source code has a local copy of the complete repository.
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In GitLab every project member that is not a guest (so reporters, developers and maintainers) can clone the repository to get a local copy.
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After obtaining this local copy the user can upload the full repository anywhere, including another project under their control or another server.
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The consequence is that you can't build access controls that prevent the intentional sharing of source code by users that have access to the source code.
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This is an inherent feature of a DVCS and all git management systems have this limitation.
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Obviously you can take steps to prevent unintentional sharing and information destruction, this is why only some people are allowed to invite others and nobody can force push a protected branch.
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