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| 6.23 Network and
Internet Access |
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The College
provides network and Internet access to aid in the transfer of information electronically.
These networks may be used for a wide variety of on- and off-campus communications
relating to college business. This policy addresses acceptable use of network and Internet
access. |
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I. Policy |
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Network resources
should be used in an effective, efficient, ethical, considerate and lawful manner. Users
of networks are expected to demonstrate respect for intellectual property, data
ownership, system security, and individuals' rights to freedom from intimidation or
harassment. |
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Network and
Internet use shall comply with local, state, and federal law and CPCC policies and
procedures. Generally, a user's network and Internet use will not be monitored except in
the following types of situations: the user gives prior consent, the College
needs to ensure the security or operating performance of its systems or networks, the
College has a reasonable concern that a violation of College policy or applicable law has
occurred, or the College is complying with a valid subpoena or search warrant issued by a
court of competent jurisdiction. While general content review will not typically be
undertaken, monitoring of electronic information may occur for these reasons and others as
necessary. For these reasons, the College cannot guarantee the privacy of electronic
communications. |
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Network and
Internet access is a privilege, not a right, and as such, can be withdrawn from those who
use it irresponsibly. Unauthorized use of the network, intentional deletion or damage to
files and data belonging to other users or copyright violations may be considered theft
pursuant to some state and federal laws. Network users who are found by the College to
have purposely engaged in unacceptable uses of network resources will be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including suspension of access to technology resources,
discharge, dismissal, suspension, expulsion, and/or legal action. |
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II. Expectations |
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Each network or
system has its own set of policies and procedures. Actions which are routinely allowed on
one network/system may be controlled, or even forbidden, on other networks. Users must
abide by the policies and procedures of these other networks/systems and must comply with
local, state and federal laws and with the College's policies and procedures. |
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If faculty,
staff, or students have questions about a proposed copyright issue when common sense and
caution are not adequate, they should refer to Policy 6.10 regarding
Reproduction of Copyright Materials and then check CPCC's Library Homepage for additional
clarification of copyright laws. Librarians are available at each campus to offer further
assistance with copyright issues. |
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CPCC personnel are
expected to participate in professional development classes and/or enroll in College
classes to improve computer knowledge and skills. |
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Because computer
labs are often specialized, lab personnel will develop specific guidelines for each
individual lab. |
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In order to
troubleshoot network problems and to plan necessary enhancements, the College runs
monitoring software that records certain information about all network packets transmitted
through its facilities. These reports are accessed and used only by authorized staff
members with responsibilities for overseeing the network. Reports about this information
may be provided to College administration. |
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III. Acceptable
Uses |
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Examples of
acceptable uses for network and Internet access include: |
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Official work of
the College |
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Instruction |
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Academic research |
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Service on behalf
of the College |
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Professional
development |
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Occasional
non-commercial personal use |
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IV. Unacceptable
Uses |
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Examples of
unacceptable uses of network and Internet access include: |
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Harassment |
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Libel or slander |
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Fraud or
misrepresentation |
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Destruction of or
damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to the College or to others |
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Disruption or
unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications and electronically stored information |
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Infringement of
copyright or trademark laws |
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Use of CPCC's logo
without prior approval of the Assistant to the President for Community Relations |
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Violation of
computer system security |
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Unauthorized use of
computer accounts, access codes (including passwords), or network identification numbers
(including e-mail addresses) assigned to others |
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Use of network
facilities in ways that unnecessarily impede the computing activities of others (such as
randomly initiating interactive electronic communications or e-mail exchanges, abuse of
interactive network utilities, and so forth) |
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Use of network
Internet access using CPCC technology resources for commercial business purposes unrelated
to the College |
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Academic dishonesty |
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Violation of
software license agreements |
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Violation of
network usage policies and regulations |
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Violation of
privacy |
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Posting, sending or
intentionally accessing pornographic, sexually explicit, or offensive material |
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Posting, sending or
intentionally accessing material that is contrary to the mission of the College |
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Intentional
distribution of computer viruses, trojan horses, timebombs, worms or other rogue
programming |
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