Policy: IT Appropriate Use
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Name: | IT Appropriate Use |
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Number: | 10000002 |
Code: | ACA.IT.100.010 |
Status: | Approved and Activated |
Administrative Division: | Provost/VC for Academic Affairs |
Responsible Office: | Information Technology |
Effective Date: | 01/25/2021 |
Summary/Purpose: | Summary/Purpose: This policy sets forth the privileges of and restrictions on students, faculty, staff, and other users with respect to the computing and telecommunications systems offered by the University of Mississippi (UM). This is not limited to desktop/laptop systems, hand-held/mobile computers, lab facilities, centralized servers, classroom technology, the wired and wireless campus networks, cloud-based services, etc. This policy defines and gives examples of various sorts of activities which are detrimental to the welfare of the overall community and which are therefore prohibited. It also describes the process by which violators are identified, investigated, and disciplined. It should be noted that certain legal activities are in violation of this policy and are prohibited with respect to University computing and network systems. This policy is designed to protect the University community from illegal or damaging actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly. Inappropriate use exposes the University to risks, including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services, legal issues, and possible financial penalties. This policy directly addresses copyright issues related to illegal downloads and peer-to-peer file sharing. |
Policy Narrative: | PDF File |
People Affected: | FACULTY STAFF STUDENTS VISITORS |
Keywords: |
APPROPRIATE USE COMPUTER COMPUTER VIRUS COPYRIGHT ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS INTERNET NETWORK PEER TO PEER FILESHARING PRIVACY STUDENT JUDICIAL PROCESS WEB PAGE |
Related UM Policies: |
ACA.IT.100.030
Official Web Pages
ACA.IT.100.040 Anti-Virus Protection for UM Computers ACA.IT.300.010 Domain Name Registration ACA.IT.300.030 Wireless Networks ACA.IT.400.030 Information Confidentiality/Security RSP.TM.400.001 Copyright (Intellectual Property) |
Related Resources: |
Campus Downloading
EDUCAUSE Legal Content Resources IT Helpdesk MusicUnited.org Office of Information Technology |
Policy Feedback |
Policy History |