The intent of the policy is to permit maximum freedom of use consistent with State Law, University policy, and a productive working environment. The policy applies to all those who use university computers. Depending on the seriousness of an offense, violation of the policy can result in penalties ranging from reprimand to loss of account to referral to University authorities for disciplinary action to criminal prosecution. State Law and University Policy Use of university computers must comply with Idaho law and University policies. Therefore, university computers may not be used for commercial or profit-making purposes, for political purposes, or for personal benefit where such use incurs a cost to the university and is not academically related.
State law prohibits unauthorized access to computer systems.
Access of or attempts to access another person's directory, files, or mail, whether protected or not, without permission of the owner is prohibited. Attempts to access unauthorized machines via the computer network, to decrypt encrypted materials, or to obtain privileges to which the user is not entitled are prohibited. This policy statement authorizes university computer systems' staff to examine the user's files if required as part of their official duties. Passwords must be protected, and the user must not leave a machine logged on when the user is not present unless the machine is in a secure area, such as a private office. Working Environment Users of university machines should conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a productive working environment.