P – 801

 Information and Technology Resources

Users are responsible for:

• reviewing, understanding, and complying with all policies and procedures related to access, acceptable use, and security of information technology resources;
• asking systems administrators or data custodians for clarification on access and acceptable use issues not specifically addressed in policies and procedures; and
• immediately reporting possible policy violations to one of the following people:
  • Director of Network Computing
  • Director of Administrative Computing
  • V.P. Technology, Research, and Planning
  • V.P. Human Resources

When guests are granted access to IT resources they must abide by these policies and procedures.

Computer users are responsible for the content of their personal communications. The College accepts no responsibility or liability for personal or unauthorized use of its resources by users.

Users should be aware that although the College takes reasonable security measures to protect the security of its computing resources and accounts assigned to individuals, the College does not guarantee absolute security and privacy. Users should follow the appropriate security procedures listed in this document to assist in keeping systems and accounts secure.

The College assigns responsibility for protecting its resources and data to systems administrators and data custodians, who treat the contents of individually-assigned accounts and personal communications as private, and do not examine or disclose the contents except:

• as required for system maintenance including security measures;
• when there exists reason to believe an individual is violating the law or college policy.

If, in the course of an investigation, it appears necessary to protect the integrity, security, or continued operation of its computers and networks, or to protect itself from liability, the College may temporarily deny access to its IT resources. Inappropriate use of IT resources may result in disciplinary action and contact of applicable law enforcement agencies.