Individual passwords do not prevent authorized Institute representatives from accessing files pursuant to Institute policy. C. Electronic Mail Network and system administrators are expected to treat the contents of computer accounts as private and confidential, although due to the nature of electronic mail and other electronic communication, it should be assumed that access to transmissions may not be limited to intended recipients. The Institute reserves the right to access and disclose the contents of files or electronic mail messages when such access is deemed necessary in order to carry on the business of the Institute or on the basis of reasonable suspicion that the user is committing or has committed a criminal act. Individuals who are suspected of violating the Computer Use Policy are expected to cooperate fully with any investigation and may be subject to disciplinary actions. The Institute provides access to numerous electronic resources under contractor license.
Special rules apply to the export of computer software outside the United Sates.
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