It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgment, right to privacy, and right to determine the form, manner, and terms of publication and distribution. Because electronic information is volatile and easily reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in computer environments. Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and copyright violations, may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic community. This framework of responsible, considerate, and ethical behavior applies to use of campus workstations, personal computers, network resources, and access through the Institute to networks around the world. It is assumed that information and resources are private to the individuals and organizations which own or hold rights to those resources and information unless specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights.
Policies posted by and specific to each school's computer use also apply.
These guidelines should address most situations concerning use of Institute computing resources, but please contact the computer manager of your school or Human Resources, regarding issues not covered here. These policies do not constitute a contract and the Institute reserves the right to change them at any time. We list below some examples of the use of the Institute computer network that are specifically unacceptable. E. Examples of Unacceptable uses a. Use for for-profit activities.