As stated in paragraph 5g above. Ethics Deliberate tampering with the physical network, or unauthorised attempts to read data destined for other nodes, is identical to reading another person's letters or eavesdropping on a private conversation. Attempts to do so will be subject to the same disciplinary procedures as would be used in those circumstances. Additionally, the Computer Misuse Act may apply and criminal charges brought. The availability of a privileged tool on some systems should not be taken as giving permission to use it.
Formal regulations apply - see below.
The University operates a largely open network, with security controls on the attached systems assumed. Managers of these systems must take precautions against electronic vandalism. Users of Personal Computers must recognise that the security of the simple operating systems controlling them is weak and should not store confidential or critical data on their hard discs. Encryption may be wise for sensitive traffic and data stores. The University Network is linked to national and world wide academic community networks.