Cornell University has policies and codes that define responsible use of computers and networks. There are also federal, state and local laws governing many interactions that occur on the Internet. You need to be aware of what your responsibilities are and what the process is for adjudicating violations. You also need to know what rights you have and how you can get help if your rights are violated.
Table of Contents
- University-wide Policies and Codes
- Campus Code of Conduct | Code of Academic Integrity | Policy Regarding Abuse of Computers and Network Systems | Responsible Use of Electronic Communications
- What are some violations of Cornell University policy?
- Sharing NetIDs and passwords (unauthorized use) | Chain e-mail and virus hoaxes | Harassment | Forgery | Tapping phone or network transmissions | E-mail bombing | Interfering with activities of others | Unauthorized access | Illegal activities
- What are NOT violations of Cornell University policy?
- Unsolicited e-mail or junk e-mail | Breaches of network etiquette | Hate speech | Adult pornography
- What is illegal under local, state and federal laws?
- Copyright infringement | Software piracy | Sound recording piracy | Child pornography | Distribution of pornography to minors | Obscenity | Scams and pyramid schemes | Federal computer security violations | Bomb threats and hoaxes
- Reporting incidents to other sites
- Identifying the source | Finding header information | Deciphering headers | Who to report problem to? | Reporting to postmaster | Reporting to administrative contact | Reporting to outside agencies | Preparing the complaint or report
- Useful Contact Information
- Office of the Judicial Administrator | Office of Information Technologies | Cornell Police | CIT HelpDesk | Office of the University Ombudsman | Office of Equal Opportunity | Office of Human Relations | Judicial Codes Counselor
Related Publications
- Terms and Conditions Governing Use of NetIDs
- Open mail relays
- Software piracy
- Junk mail and harassment in the electronic realm, Cornell Chronicle, June 1996
- Terms & Conditions for CIT Services
Related sites
- IT Policy Office of the Cornell Office of Information Technologies
- Cornell's University Computer Policy and Law Program
- Computer and Network Security at Cornell
- FindLaw Internet Legal Resources
- The Virtual Magistrate
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation
- The Online Ombuds Office
- Legal Information Institute from the Cornell Law School