These facilities have tangible value. Consequently, attempts to circumvent accounting systems or to use the computer accounts of others will be treated as forms of attempted theft. Individuals may not attempt to damage or to degrade the performance of Harvard's computers and networks and should not disrupt the work of other users. Individuals may not attempt to circumvent security systems or to exploit or probe for security holes in any Harvard network or system, nor may individuals attempt any such activity against other systems accessed through Harvard's facilities. Execution or compilation of programs designed to breach system security is prohibited unless authorized in advanced.
Individuals assume personal responsibility for the use of their accounts.
Privacy of Information Information stored on a computer system or sent electronically over a network is the property of the individual who created it. Examination, collection, or dissemination of that information without authorization from the owner is a violation of the owner's rights to control his or her own property. Systems administrators, however, may gain access to users data or programs when it is necessary to maintain or prevent damage to systems or to ensure compliance with other University rules. Computer systems and networks provide mechanisms for the protection of private information from examination. In general, information that the owner would reasonably regard as private must be treated as private by other users.