The intention of logging is to collect statistics and diagnose system problems. In cases of suspected violations of SCC policies, especially unauthorized access to SCC systems, the director of the SCC facility concerned may authorize limited searching of user files to gather evidence on a suspected violation. On certain systems, users may have the option of encrypting data files. While this may offer good security against unwanted access, the proper use of encryption is the responsibility of the user. If the encryption key is lost, SCC cannot recover the data.
Privacy depends on users keeping their account password secure.
Notwithstanding these limitations, SCC will make all reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality of user data. If, by mistake or other cause, an SCC staff member reads protected user information, they will not divulge this information except as authorized by the director of the facility concerned or by appropriate legal authorities. Any actual or suspected violation of the rules listed above should be brought to the director of the SCC facility most directly involved. Minor infractions of these policies are generally resolved informally by the unit administering the accounts or network. Resolution of the infraction will include referral to the Code of Student Conduct, staff or faculty handbooks, or other resources for self-education about appropriate use.