Preamble
The University seeks to maintain the security and integrity of its
computers, networks and related resources; to support its other codes
and regulations regarding harassment and abusive behavior; to protect
itself from the legal consequences of copyright violations and the
posting of defamatory material and to ensure that the computer facilities
are used in accordance with rules and regulation of proper behavior
and its educational mission.
The Policy
Access to the University's computing facilities and resources
is a privilege granted solely to Bloomsburg faculty, staff and registered
students and those with special accounts. All users of the computing
facilities must act responsibly and maintain the integrity of these
resources. The University reserves the right to limit, restrict
or extend computing privileges and access to its resources and to
remove or limit access to material posted on the University computers
or being sent over its network.
Violations
Violations of this policy could result in a user's access to
Bloomsburg University's computers and network systems being restricted
or denied and being subject to procedures and penalties under other
University policies, rules, codes of conduct as well as local, state,
and federal laws.
Note:
Bloomsburg University understands that the rapidly
changing computer environment requires that its computer use policy
be flexible and adaptable. Therefore, in order to help educate the
Bloomsburg University computer users and to provide quidance as
to rights and responsibilities, appended to this policy is a list
of EXAMPLES of behavior that are restricted, and QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that are intended to help clarify rights and responsibilities. These
are expected to change over time to meet demands of the changing
issues we must confront.
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