While the District does not routinely monitor computer files, e-mail or Internet use, the District reserves the right to examine material stored on or transmitted through its computing facilities as it deems necessary. Users are warned that they may encounter material which may be considered offensive or objectionable in nature or content. If a user alleges that a District rule or policy has been violated, he or she may initiate action through the applicable grievance or complaint procedure. User Responsibilities Individual users assume full responsibility and accountability for using computing facilities in accordance with District rules and policies, which includes but is not limited to, compliance with the Policy Violations listed at section IV of this policy. Users must respect the rights of others, respect the integrity of the computing facilities and observe all laws, regulations and contractual obligations.
Passwords provide employees and students access to computing facilities.
The security of passwords is essential to the privacy of students and employees in accordance with State and Federal laws. Users should not write their password in any location where another person can find it. Passwords shall be modified periodically as required by the system administrator. In the event a user's identification and password are used for unauthorized purposes by someone other than the user, the user should immediately report the activity to the administrator in charge of implementing this policy. Employees and students shall participate in appropriate orientation and training prior to using computing facilities, when deemed necessary by the College President, Vice Chancellor or the administrator in charge of implementing this policy.