Will the Wireless Acceptable Use Standard be enforced for new technologies, such as 802.11(n)?

Yes, the Wireless Acceptable Use Standard will be enforced for new technologies.  The Wireless Acceptable Use Standard is not technology dependent.  Under the standard, if any wireless device or wireless access point disrupts services provided by the University, or behaves in such a way that the service or security of University IT Resources is compromised, the University reserves the right to permanently disconnect that device from the campus network. 

The Wireless Acceptable Use Standard can be found at:  http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/bestPractices/wirelessUseStandards.cfm

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Can I use instant messaging for business purposes at Purdue?
Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) released a position statement reminding users of Purdue policy and state and federal laws that may be relevant to the use of Instant Messaging. View the document in PDF format: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/docs/IMPositionStatement.pdf.

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Where can I find more information on intellectual property issues and the IT Resource Acceptable Use policy?

Purdue University respects the intellectual property rights of others seriously and expects students, faculty, and staff to do so as well. Anyone using Purdue computing and network resources consents to the University's IT Resource Acceptable Use Policy (V.4.1). The policy outlines the responsible use of all Purdue computing and network resources. It states users are expected to abide by guidelines, including: "Respect the intellectual property rights of others. Making unauthorized copies of licensed software or copyrighted material is prohibited."

Persons who violate the IT Acceptable Resource Policy, as well as other policies regarding the use of copyrighted materials, may be subject to revocation or limitation of their computer and network privileges, other disciplinary actions, or may be referred to appropriate external authorities.

To learn more about copyrighted materials, visit:  http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/copyright.cfm

To report alleged copyright infringment, visit: http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/DMCAAgent.cfm

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Can I run Skype on Purdue University IT Resources?
IT Networks and Security has released a document regarding use of Skype on Purdue University IT Resources.  View the document in PDF format: https://www.purdue.edu/securePurdue/download.cfm?File=Skype_FAQ_070209.pdf

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Can researchers have access to Purdue University network data for research purposes?
ITNS often receives requests from Purdue researchers for data pertaining to the operation of the Purdue University network and other IT Resources.  Such requests for data must be considered in light of the University's IT Acceptable Use Resource Policy and the Privacy of Electronic Information policy.  More information on network data collection for research purposes can be found at: http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/bestPractices/NetworkDataCollection.cfm

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