In addition, an individual's right to privacy may be superseded by the University's requirement to maintain the network's integrity. Should the security of the network or a computer system be threatened, a person's files may be examined by an Information Services administrator with approval from the Provost or Associate Vice President for Information Services or their designee. Finally, by law, instances can arise when material created or received via electronic means must be divulged, for instance, pursuant to a validly issued subpoena in connection with legal action. Learn to use software and information files correctly. Users should maintain and archive backup copies of important work.
Users are responsible for backing up their own files.
If users depend upon Information Services' backup service, they should become familiar with the schedules and procedures of that service. Abide by security restrictions on all systems and information to which access is permitted. Abide by all applicable federal and state laws. Network or computing providers outside Indiana State University may also impose their own conditions of appropriate use, for which users at this University are responsible. The University recognizes the value and potential of publishing on the Internet, and so encourages and supports students, staff, and faculty to publish electronic information.