The general standards of conduct expected of members of an education institution also apply to the use of University computing resources. University computing resources are made available to individuals to assist in the pursuit of educational goals. It is expected that users will cooperate with each other so as to promote the most effective use of computing resources and will respect each other's ownership of work even though it is in electronic rather than printed form. Individuals and organizations will be held no less accountable for their actions involving computers than they would be in other situations.
Rules prohibiting theft or vandalism apply to software and data as well as to physical equipment.
Attempting to modify University-owned or licensed software or data files without prior written approval by the administrator or faculty member responsible for its maintenance. Attempting to damage or disrupt operation of computing equipment, data communications equipment, or data communications lines. When approved, such use is limited to the specific resources allocated for the purpose, and fees may be charged for such use. The University seeks to protect the civil, personal, and property rights of those actually using its computing resources and seeks to protect the confidentiality of University records stored on its computer systems from unauthorized access. Copying or altering another user's software or data files without permission of the owner.