Acceptable Use of Computers, Networks, and Electronic Information Systems Technology |
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Policy 2.8.1 Effective December 1996
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Computers, networks and electronic information systems are essential resources for accomplishing the mission of the University of Minnesota. It is the responsibility of all University of Minnesota computer, network and electronic information system users to use these resources in an effective, efficient, and responsible manner. All users of University supplied technology facilities equipment, supplies and resources agree to abide by all policies and procedures adopted by the University of Minnesota as well as current international, federal, state and local laws. These include but are not limited to institutional policies against harassment, plagiarism, unauthorized commercial use misconduct and laws prohibiting theft, infringement of intellectual property, and unlawful intrusions.
Authorized computer users at the University of Minnesota have the constitutional right to freedom of speech. They are responsible for the content of their own communications. The University of Minnesota’s various electronic institutional information systems are considered University communications. They are governed by more restrictive University policies on content and access control. Unrestricted access to material or services on these systems is not a guaranteed right for any University of Minnesota user.
The University's employees or agents will not examine or disclose the contents of data, electronic files/communications or other system accounting information except:
Authorized users' access priveleges to University of Minnesota computers, networks and electronic information systems will not be terminated without cause. Violation of this policy or other University policies may constitute cause for termination of access privelges.
Units within the University may define conditions of use for facilities under their control. These conditions must be consistent with this overall policy but may provide additional detail, guidelines and/or restrictions.
Network traffic at the University is subject to this policy and acceptable use policies of the University's national and international network connectivity providers.
The purpose of this policy is:
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University of Minnesota Policy Use of University Equipment and Services
University of Minnesota Policy on Sexual Harassment
University of Minnesota Morris- Computer Ethics Policy
University of Minnesota Duluth- Acceptable Use Policy
University of Minnesota Regent’s Policy on Academic Freedom
University of Minnesota World Wide Web Policy
Student Code of Conduct
Faculty Code of Conduct
ADCS E-Mail Policy and Procedures
Minnesota Data Practices Act
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 1986
Electronic Communications and Privacy Act
Family Release and Privacy Information Act
University Records and Retention Schedules
Subject | Contact | Phone |
Computer Misuse UMD Contact | Department Network Administrator Tim Perala, System Administrator | x 726-6122 |
Computer Misuse Emergency UMD Contact | Network Helpline UMD Help Desk | 625-0006 726-8847 |
Threatening Behavior | Emergency Non-emergency - U Police Non-emergency UMD U Police Advice - Threat Assesment Group | 911 624-3550 726-7000 625-2000, press #2 |
Legal Advice | General Counsel | 624-4100 |
Policy Interpretations - UMD only | Linda Deneen, Director of Information Services | 726-7588 |
Effective: December 1996.
University Technologies Facilities, Equipment, Supplies Services and Resources
Includes such things as: computers; diskettes; modems, network connections; copiers; paper; facsimiles; machines; tools; telephones (including cellular); campus mail and data networks accessing electronic mail and institutional, colleges, or departmental computer systems. This definition is not meant to be all inclusive but rather reflect examples of University provided equipment, supplies and services.
Authorized User
Individual or entity permitted to make use of University computer or network resources as specified by a data owner, department, entity or college.
Security Measures
Processes, software and or hardware used by system and network administrators to assure confidentiality, integrity and availability of both computers, networks and data belongings to the University of Minnesota and users of University computer and network resources. Security measures include the ability to review files for potential or actual policy violations and responsibility for investigation of security related issues.
Introduction
All data files and applications belong to an owner. Students, faculty and staff along with other authorized users may be data owners. Files in central systems belong to the account owner. Production electronic data files and computer applications are assigned to representatives of the University who serve as data owners or stewards of the asset.
Data Owners
Chief Information Officer
Authorized Users
Department Entity or College
University Police Department
System/Network Administrator
In support of the this policy, the following procedures are included:
2.8.1.2 Taking Disciplinary Action
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