Table of Contents
Reason for This Policy
Statement of Policy
Prohibited Uses
Disclaimer
Definitions
Who Should Know This Policy
Related Documents
Contacts
Reason for this Policy
This policy outlines the responsible use of all Purdue University
computing and network resources (IT Resources). IT Resources
are provided by the University to support its ongoing mission
of learning, discovery, and engagement.
Statement of Policy
This policy covers students, faculty, staff, and any and
all individuals granted IT Resource privileges at Purdue University
and all uses of such IT Resources. Any individual who uses
any IT Resources of Purdue University consents to all of the
provisions of the following policy and agrees to comply with
all of the terms and conditions set forth herein, all other
applicable University policies, regulations, procedures, and
rules, and with applicable local, state, and federal laws
and regulations.
Violations of this policy or any other University policy
or regulation may be subject to revocation or limitation of
computer and network privileges as well as other disciplinary
actions or may be referred to appropriate external authorities.
Common sense and mutual respect for other users underlie
all of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of IT
Resource users. Users of Purdue University IT Resources are
expected to abide by the following guidelines;
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Comply with all Purdue University policies, regulations,
procedures, and rules.
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others. Making
unauthorized copies of licensed software or copyrighted
material is prohibited.
- Refrain from sharing passwords or accounts with anyone,
including trusted friends or family members. Users will
be held responsible for any actions performed using their
accounts. Purdue University information technology staff
will never ask users for their passwords.
- Practice the same level of etiquette in all communication
using Purdue University IT Resources as expected in non-electronic
communication. Respect others when using Purdue IT Resources.
- Only access files or data if they belong to you, are publicly
available, or the owner of the data has given you permission
to access them.
Prohibited
Prohibited uses of Purdue IT Resources include the following:
- Circumvention of any security measure of Purdue University
or another entity.
- Intentional use, distribution, or creation of viruses,
worms, or other malicious software.
- Operating a business, usurping business opportunities,
organized political activity, or conducting activity for
personal gain.
- Excessive use of IT Resources, including, without limitation,
resources such as bandwidth, lab computers, and paper.
- Implying that the user is representing, giving opinions,
or otherwise making statements on behalf of the University
without prior authorization or using Purdue University tradenames,
logos, or trademarks without prior written authorization.
Disclaimer
The University makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed
or implied, with respect to the University IT Resources it
provides. The University will not be responsible for damages
resulting from the use of University IT Resources, including,
but not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries,
missed deliveries, service interruptions caused by the negligence
of a University employee, or by any user’s error or
omissions. The University specifically denies any responsibility
for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through
University IT Resources, except material represented as an
official University record.
Definitions
| IT Resource |
A computing asset provided
by the
University to further its mission of
discovery, learning, and engagement. Examples
of such assets include, but are not limited
to, network bandwidth, computers, mobile devices,
printers, and paper. |
Who Should Know This Policy
- President
- Provost
- Executive Vice President and Treasurer
- Chancellors
- Vice Presidents
- Deans
- Directors/Department Heads/Chairs
- Principal Investigators
|
- Business Office Staff
- Administrative and Professional Staff
- Clerical and Service Staff
- All Employees
- Undergraduate Students
- Graduate Students
- Faculty
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Related Documents
Contacts
| Subject |
Questions about this policy,
or to report a suspected policy violation |
| Contact |
IT Security & Privacy |
| Telephone |
494-4000 |
| E-mail |
itap-securityhelp@purdue.edu |
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