RIT computer systems are vital to the Institute. Administrators of these systems endeavor to maintain the integrity and proper functioning of the systems for the benefit of their constituent communities. In connection with their responsibilities, designated systems administrators on occasion need to access or monitor parts of the system. All systems administrators will respect the privacy of personal communications encountered on the systems. Specific personal electronic communications and computer files will not be searched deliberately to seek evidence of malfeasance except in an emergency or pursuant to proper authorization as described below.
All students have a right of access to and confidentiality of their educational records.
There are some limited exceptions to this general rule, including access by parents of a dependent student and access by RIT faculty or staff who have been determined by RIT to have a legitimate interest in working with the records. RIT has adopted a specific policy governing the access to and the confidentiality of educational records of students. It is called the RIT Educational Records Policy, and can be found in the publication, RIT Student Rights and Responsibilities, and should be consulted for the specific rules concerning this subject. Residence Halls and Apartments Students at RIT are responsible individuals. In general, students have a right to privacy with respect to their living quarters.