Content of communications Except as provided by applicable City, State, or Federal laws, regulations or other University policies, the content of electronic communications is not by itself a basis for disciplinary action. Identification of users Anonymous and pseudonymous communications are not permitted except when expressly permitted by the operating guidelines or stated purpose of the guidelines or stated purposes of the electronic services to, from, or through which the communications are sent. Applicable laws Computer and network use is also subject to Louisiana and Federal laws and regulations. Computers storing such information can be seized as evidence. Someone may seek civil remedies if they can show that they were clearly identified as the subject of defamatory messages and suffered damages as a consequence.
Truth is a defense against charges of defamation.