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Computer Usage Policy

Computer Usage Policy. Purpose. Provide guidance relating to responsible use of the University's electronic information systems . General Information. Access to electronic information systems is a privilege, not a right

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Computer Usage Policy

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  1. Computer Usage Policy

  2. Purpose • Provide guidance relating to responsible use of the University's electronic information systems

  3. General Information • Access to electronic information systems is a privilege, not a right • All users must act honestly and responsibly, respect the rights of other computer users

  4. General Information con’d • Failure to comply with this Policy may result in denial of access to University information systems or other disciplinary action.

  5. Definitions • Electronic communications shall include the communicating or posting of information by way of electronic mail, bulletin board, World Wide Web (internet), or other such electronic tools.

  6. Definitions con’d • Information systems shall include computers, networks, servers and other similar devices administered by the University

  7. Definitions con’d • Obscene shall mean that an average person would find the material taken as a whole, shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sex, or excretion

  8. Obscene con’d • The material depicts or describes in a patently offensive sexual conduct

  9. Permitted Uses • Information systems are to be used predominately for University-related business.

  10. Permitted Uses con’d • It does not interfere with University operations or an employee user's performance of duties as a University employee.

  11. Permitted Uses con’d • Personal use of University information systems resources or equipment by any user for personal financial gain in connection with outside (non-University) consulting, business or employment is prohibited

  12. Misuse of Computers • Misuse includes attempting to modify or remove computer equipment, without proper authorization. • Accessing without proper authorization

  13. Misuse of Computer con’d • Sending any fraudulent electronic communication • Using electronic communications to harass or threaten users to create an atmosphere which unreasonably interferes with the education or the employment experience.

  14. Misuse con’d • Academic dishonesty. • Visit website for full list of examples at http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/president/16%20Responsible%20Use%20of%20Computers%20and%20Info%20Systems.pdf

  15. E-Mail • E-mail messages should be deleted once the information contained in them is no longer useful

  16. Web Pages • Each University campus may establish standards for those Web Pages considered to be "official" pages of the University.

  17. Complete Policy • Entire policy can be reviewed at http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/president/16%20Responsible%20Use%20of%20Computers%20and%20Info%20Systems.pdf

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