On shared computing systems, all user files and directories are considered to be private and confidential. Accessing and using files in another person's directory when not expressly permitted to do so by the owner is a violation of that person's privacy. Messages sent to other users should always identify the sender. Network traffic should be considered private. Obscenities should not be sent by computer.
Records relating to the use of computing, telephone and information resources are confidential.
No one should deliberately attempt to degrade or disrupt system performance or to interfere with the work of others. Loopholes in computer systems or knowledge of a special password should not be used to alter computer systems, obtain extra resources or take resources from another person. Computing equipment owned by departments or individuals should be used only with their permission. University resources are provided for university purposes. Any use of computing for commercial purposes or personal financial gain must be authorized in advance.