Ohio Admin. Code 3364-65-01 - Responsible technology use policy
The principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression apply to the use of university computing resources. So, too, however, do the responsibilities and limitations associated with those principles.
Like the use of any other university-provided resource and like any other university-related activity, the use of computing resources is subject to the requirements of legal and ethical behavior within the university community. The legitimate use of a computer, computer system or network does not extend to whatever is technically possible. Although some limitations are built into computer operating systems and networks, those limitations are not the sole restrictions on what is permissible.
Users of university computing resources shall comply with the requirements identified in this policy.
This policy establishes requirements for the responsible use of university computing resources, identifies security enforcement and privacy measures, and potential consequences for violations.
This policy applies to all users of university computing resources, whether affiliated with the university or not, and to all uses of those resources, whether on campus or from remote locations. Additional policies may apply to specific computers, computer systems or networks provided or operated by specific units of the university. Consult the operators or managers of the specific computer, computer system or network in which you are interested in for further information.
Sensitive data. Sensitive data is data with respect to which the university has an obligation to maintain confidentiality, integrity, or reliability.
All users of university computing technology resources must
adhere to the requirements of rule 3364-65-01 of the Administrative Code, the
university responsible
Further limits may be imposed upon personal use in accordance with normal supervisory practices.
The university employs various measures to protect the security of its computing resources and of their users' accounts. Users should be aware, however, that the university cannot guarantee the absolute security of its computing technology resources or of its users' accounts. Users should therefore engage in safe computing practices by establishing appropriate access restrictions for their accounts, guarding their passwords and changing them regularly.
Users should also be aware that their uses of university
computing resources are not completely private. While the university does not routinely monitor individual
usage of its computing resources, the
, including individual log in sessions and
communications without notice.
The university, in its discretion, may disclose the results of any such general or individual monitoring, including the contents and records of individual communications, to appropriate university personnel or law enforcement agencies and may use those results in appropriate university disciplinary proceedings. Communications made by means of university computing technology resources may also be subject to disclosure under Ohio's public records statutes to the same extent as they would be if made on paper.
Users who violate this policy may be denied access to
university computing resources and may be subject to other penalties and
disciplinary action, both within and outside of the university.
Violations will normally be handled through the
university disciplinary procedures applicable to the relevant user. For
examples, alleged violations by students will normally be investigated, and any
penalties or other discipline will normally be imposed by the office of student
judicial affairs. However, the university may temporarily suspend or
block access to an account or system prior to the initiation or completion of
such procedures when it reasonably appears necessary to do so in order to
protect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of university or other
computing technology resources or to protect the university from liability. The
university may also refer suspect violations of applicable law to appropriate
law enforcement agencies.
Use of university information technology resources is subject to the user's agreement to adhere to the standards outlined in this policy. Upon assignment of a network password, each user will electronically accept that they have received and read the responsible use policy. The responsible use policy will be posted to the campus website to increase the ability of campus users to reflect on and consult the policy.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3364
Rule Amplifies: 3364
Prior Effective Dates: 05/21/2018
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