The reputation of the establishment. Electronic communication from UWA contributes to the way the University is viewed from outside. UWA must safeguards its image by insisting on standards of behaviour in the provision of electronic information and thus ensuring the university is not brought into disrepute. The permission for users to provide Web pages is a privilege, not a right and must conform to these standards. Conformance with University policies in the areas of sexual harassment and racial harmony.
Offensive material is a particular problem area and fuller background can be accessed here .
The full Information Services Regulations can be accessed here . Civil Law Sending an email or putting information on the Web is seen at law as being exactly the same as publishing and distributing it in printed form. Great care must be taken not to fall foul of law in either of these areas - if in doubt don't do it. Civil actions in the area of electronic communication are becoming more frequent and it is the individual who will find themselves in court. When you register as a user of Information Services facilities you sign a declaration indemnifying the University against any action occasioned by a breach of copyright.