Computer users should use only the computer ID that has been assigned. Obtaining or attempting to obtain the computer ID and/or password that has not been assigned to a user is a violation of this policy. It is also a violation of this policy to disguise or attempt to disguise the identity of the account or machine being used.

• The University's network resources must not be used to gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to remote computers.
  
  
• Any action taken by computer users which deliberately disrupts or disables the operation of computers, terminals, peripherals or networks is violation of this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, tampering with components of a local area network (LAN) or the high-speed backbone network otherwise blocking communication lines, or interfering with the operational readiness of a computer.
  
  
• Running or installing on any of the University's computer systems a program which could result in the eventual damage to a file or computer system and/or the reproduction of itself in prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, those classes of programs known as computer viruses, Trojan Horses and worms.
  
  
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent data protection schemes or computer security measures is prohibited.
  
  
• Computer users are required to abide by the terms of all software licensing agreements and copyright laws. In particular, it is prohibited to make copies of copyrighted software, unless the University has a site license specifically allowing the copying of said software. It is further prohibited to copy site-licensed software for distribution to persons other than Bloomsburg faculty, staff and students, nor may you copy site-licensed software for use at locations not covered under the terms of the license agreement.
  
  
• computer users must not deliberately perform acts which are wasteful of computing resources or which unfairly monopolize resources to the exclusion of others. Examples of abuse would include commercial spam, derogatory remarks, chain letters or creating unnecessary multiple jobs or processes. Persons having questions about a possible use should contact the computing administrators.
  
  
• Using University computers to send threatening, harassing, libelous or offensive messages may be contrary to University codes and or local, state or federal laws.
  
  
• Computer users are prohibited from monitoring or attempting to monitor another user's data communications or copy, change or delete another user's files or software, without permission of the owner.
  
  
• Using University computer and networked resources for personal or financial gain is prohibited. (This does not apply to any activities directly related to the scholarly/professional pursuits of faculty, staff and/or students. NOTE: Please refer to PRO#2910 Patents and Copyrights).
  
  
• Any network traffic exiting the University is subject to the policies stipulated herein and to the "acceptable use policies" of the network through which it flows, such as the SSHEnet.
  
  
• The primary use of computing facilities is for academic-related activities. Other non-restricted use such as games are secondary and must yield to academic use. Games playing and other secondary uses may be restricted when they are found to interfere with academic use.