Source: https://its.lmu.edu/whatwedo/loyolalawschooltechnology/lawschoolitpolicies/
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 10:28:47+00:00

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Computers and networks provide access to resources on and off campus, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such open access is a privilege, and requires that individuals act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. In addition to these general principles, Loyola Law School (LLS) has adopted Acceptable Use Policies which follow.
These policies apply, where appropriate, to any person using Loyola Law School Information Technology Facilities. In the event any of these policies conflicts with items contained in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, departmental manuals, or individual contracts, the latter shall control except where they reference or incorporate these policies. These policies do not apply to the activities of students, faculty, staff, or others where such activities do not involve the use of LLS Information Technology Facilities.
This document contains the general policies for use of LLS Information Technology Facilities. More specific policies relating to Internet access, e-mail, and web publishing are contained elsewhere (e.g., users' manuals and standards manuals). Users should consult and familiarize themselves with the policies and standards applicable to particular uses.
In addition to these policies, various state and federal laws govern the use of computers and computer networks. These include (as of the time this document was written): The Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.); The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (Public Law 105-304); The Computer Crime and Abuse Act of 1986 (18 U.S.C. § 1030 (A)(5)(a)); The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. § 1232g), The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18 U.S.C. § 2510, et. seq.), The Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. § 1125(c)); California Criminal Code §§ 502, 13848, and California Education Code § 94367. This list is not intended to be all encompassing.
Loyola Law School Information Technology Facilities [LLS IT Facilities]: (1) all physical devices owned by and/or located on the campus of Loyola Law School relating to computing or data transmission, including but not limited to: desktop and portable computers; computer peripherals (such as printers); network cameras; the network-based public address system; network wiring, switches and connections; servers; telephone equipment connected to the campus network; and (2) data files, applications, and other software used in conjunction with the devices listed in (1). Example: a privately owned computer connected to the LLS network or to the Internet, using an LLS on-campus hard-wired or wireless network connection or an off-campus connection to access an LLS server, is using LLS IT Facilities, even though the privately owned computer is not itself considered an LLS IT Facility.
Loyola Law School Web Server: any computer connected to the campus network containing web pages, text files, graphic files, or other data accessible to others using Internet protocols (e.g., IP, HTTP, FTP). A privately owned computer connected to the campus network that serves web pages over the Internet is considered an LLS Web Server for purposes of this Policy.
Campus Network: the physical and virtual networks, both hard-wired and wireless, that connect two or more devices of LLS IT Facilities. This includes intercampus network connections between LLS and facilities located at Loyola Marymount University. It also includes the Law School's connection to its Internet service provider (ISP), currently Los Angeles Regional Network (Los Nettos).
User: any person, including faculty, students, staff, guests, concessionaires, vendors, and licensees, using LLS IT Facilities.
Codes of Conduct: requirements or restrictions contained in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, or Departmental Manuals.
Except as noted below, Loyola Law School does not impose content restrictions on the use of LLS IT Facilities. LLS also respects the privacy of users, and expects them to do so for others. Users are advised, however, to exercise good judgment in selecting content where access might be shared or available to others. Users are further advised that the LLS Information Technology Department (ITD) performs routine statistical monitoring of Internet access to maintain an efficient gateway to the Internet for all users. Particular sites, or species of sites, that are heavily used, may be flagged for analysis purposes. Users should also be aware that computers used to connect to the Internet retain traces of Internet usage (e.g., "cookies," "cached" copies of images and files). Often, these traces can be retrieved by trained technicians even if the user takes precautions, such as deleting downloaded files.
Any use constituting a crime.
Any use that would make the user or LLS liable in a civil action, or that could adversely affect the Law School’s eligibility for any grant, certificate, status, waiver, or benefit.
Any use related to a violation of applicable codes of conduct including classroom usage that disrupts instruction or the ability of others to learn.
Any fraudulent or deceptive use.
Violating terms of applicable software purchase, licensing, or acquisition agreements or infringing any patent, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right.
Publishing, altering or deleting code, content, or data without appropriate authorization.
Publishing defamatory, scandalous, illegal, harassing, threatening, intimidating, or unlawfully obtained matter, or matter provoking violence.
Willfully transmitting damaging agents (e.g., computer viruses, trojan horses, worms) or otherwise willfully damaging or disrupting any computer facility, software, or data.
Willfully accessing or attempting to access protected data, files, web pages, or computers (wherever located) without appropriate access rights.
Any attempt to circumvent security measures including, but not limited to, bypassing normal login methods and attempting to connect to restricted areas of the network.
Willfully performing an act that is likely to interfere with the operation of computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks.
Willfully wasting/overloading computing resources such as maintaining open connections or downloading large multimedia or other bandwidth intensive data for entertainment or other uses not directly related to Law School activities.
Willfully acting in such a manner as to bring disrepute to Loyola Law School, or any of its faculty, students, staff, or others.
Willfully publishing or displaying material that injures or invades the privacy of others.
Willfully attempting to intercept or analyze data exchanges that occur over the Law School network.
Setting up or maintaining private servers on campus without explicit written permission from ITD.
Unauthorized experimentation with computer facilities and software.
Any use specifically prohibited by the Dean or his or her designee after written notice.
Sending e-mail using a false or misleading identity, or under another person’s name, for deceptive purposes. E-mail may be sent anonymously where it does not otherwise violate law or these policies. E-mail names and aliases shall not be misleading or offensive. A Loyola e-mail account holder has no proprietary interest in his or her e-mail name. Loyola reserves the right to rescind or reassign a user name.
Illegal, harassing, threatening, or intimidating matter, or matter provoking violence.
Pyramid schemes, chain letters, and mass mailings (“spam”).
Personal e-mail accounts may not be shared or used by persons other than the account holder. Personal passwords may not be given to others.
E-mail sent via Loyola IT Facilities may carry the imprimatur of Loyola Law School (because of titles, return addresses, Internet routing protocols, etc.). All such e-mail must refrain from misleading readers into believing that it represents official business or positions of the Law School, unless it does.
Excessive bandwidth-intensive activities such as large-scale transfers of digital video and audio over Internet connections.
Excessive personal use of facilities. The use of Loyola IT Facilities for purposes unrelated to Law School activities has the lowest priority, and shall yield to Loyola-related activities where necessary.
The running of unusual scripts or other client-side applications.
Any use inimical to the educational mission of the Law School.
They are inconsistent with the use of .edu and .org top-level domain names.
Loyola Law School may require that particular commercial uses be limited to designated areas or services (e.g., for-sale items on electronic bulletin boards).
Each person using LLS IT Facilities has a duty to read, understand and acknowledge these Acceptable Use Policies.
Each person using LLS IT Facilities is responsible for his or her own use, and use by others where the person has permitted or enabled that use. Each user shall report to the ITD any known or obvious violation of these policies by any person.
LLS and Loyola Marymount University, their employees, contractors and agents, make no representations concerning the security and integrity of IT Facilities, data, e-mail or other traffic on their networks, or third-party devices. Under no circumstances, shall they be liable for misuse or damage to users or third-parties. Efforts LLS makes to protect the security and integrity of its IT Facilities is for the benefit of those facilities. Users are advised to take proper precaution for their own equipment and information. Support services provided by LLS to users shall impose no liability upon LLS.
Violations of any of the policies contained herein may result in any or all of the following, depending upon the severity of the violation: (1) warning; (2) restrictions on access; (3) loss of access privileges; (4) disciplinary action consistent with applicable disciplinary rules and procedures, or pursuant to contract; or (5) referral to law enforcement authorities.
The sanctions described in Paragraph 3 will be implemented consistent with applicable requirements of due process.
These policies may be amended from time to time, and shall apply to uses of LLS IT Facilities as if contained herein. All amendments will be announced through normal distribution channels.
Loyola Law School has wireless networking access available in some locations on campus. As additional equipment is obtained, coverage will be expanded and new protocols (e.g., 802.11g) will be added.
Wireless connections provide access to most of the same services as cabled network ports, although performance may be slower, particularly for certain high-bandwidth services such as streaming video. Wireless networks also introduce certain challenges that are unseen or not as prevalent with cabled networks. These require us to adjust our network practices and access policies in order to ensure high quality secured services.
The primary purpose of this document is to outline and explain changes in network access policies that are required to accommodate campus-wide wireless networking. As wireless services further develop, this interim document will be modified by the appropriate campus technology committee(s) and eventually be integrated into the Acceptable Use Policy for Loyola Law School Information Technology Facilities contained in the Student Handbook.
A wireless network requires the installation of wireless access points at numerous locations on campus. Each access point has a limited range and bandwidth. As result, performance of the services offered might be limited. Reasonable and reliable performance requires that we minimize interference by controlling the devices that provide or use wireless services.
Unsecured wireless network devices can create significant security issues not only for other nearby wireless devices, but also for devices attached to our cabled network. For example, a single personal laptop computer with both a wireless card and an Ethernet connection can expose a server containing sensitive data to attacks from hackers. Hackers do not need to be directly connected to the cabled network if they can enter through a wireless interface. The owner of the laptop can be entirely unaware that this vulnerability exists and that his/her system is being used as a gateway.
All general policies contained within the current Acceptable Use Policy for Loyola Law School Information Technology Facilities apply to wireless network users.
Computer user devices (e.g., computers, PDAs) connecting to the Law School network by any means can do so only to provide the end user with access to existing information or with the means to communicate new information via email, web, etc. End users are not permitted use of devices to provide unauthorized services or as gateways to provide alternative means of access to Law School services.
Only Information Technology Services (ITS) is authorized to attach wireless hubs or switches (commonly known as Access Points or AP's) to the campus cabled network. Under no circumstances may personally owned AP's or similar devices be connected to open cabled network ports anywhere on campus.
Computer users' devices, including personal laptop computers with wireless network interfaces, capable of acting as bridges between wireless and wired networks should not be attached to open cabled network ports unless the wireless interface is disabled. Both cabled and wireless networking capability can be simultaneously active even if the end user is unaware of this. This means that users must actively disable their wireless interfaces (e.g., WiFi cards) before attaching to an Ethernet port.
ITS will provide on-line instructions that assist end users in how to disable common types of wireless interfaces, but it is still the end user's responsibility to understand how to disable or remove a specific type of wireless interface he or she may have. End users not able to comply with this policy can still utilize the Law School 's wireless network service, but they should not use cabled network ports.
ITS will monitor the local wireless network for unauthorized AP's and other unauthorized wireless network devices that pose security risks. A first-time violation of any access policy will result in the wired network port associated with an unauthorized device being immediately disabled without warning. An attempt will be made to identify the owner of the unauthorized device and inform him/her of the violation. Subsequent violations may result in more serious measures including the extended loss of access to computing services.
ITS will be responsible for maintaining a reasonable balance between easy access and proper security for all cabled and wireless network services. In certain cases, some cabled network services may be inaccessible from wireless connections because of security considerations. Individuals wishing to request the addition of a particular service for wireless accessibility or an explanation as to why a particular service is unavailable may contact the ITS helpdesk.
Wireless network access policies will be updated as technologies rapidly evolve. Every effort will be made to inform the community before a change in network administration practices is dictated by a new technology, but advance notice may not always be possible. Providing reliable and secure access to the most critical services for the overwhelming majority of users will be the single most important consideration in determining policies.

References: § 101
 § 1030
 § 1232
 § 2510
 § 1125
 § 94367