Responsible Use of Electronic Communications
University IT Policy 5.1
Summary of Policy
Cornell University expects all members of its community to use electronic communications in a responsible manner. The university may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic communications, in response to complaints presenting evidence of violations of other university policies or codes, or state or federal laws. Specifically, the university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through university-owned or other computers, and to remove or limit access to material posted on university-owned computers.
Reason for Policy
The university seeks to enforce its policies regarding harassment and the safety of individuals; to protect the university against seriously damaging or legal consequences; to prevent the posting of proprietary software or the posting of electronic copies of literary works in disregard of copyright restrictions or contractual obligations; to safeguard the integrity of computers, networks, and data, either at Cornell or elsewhere; and to ensure that use of electronic communications complies with the provisions of the Campus Code of Conduct for maintaining public order or the educational environment.
Impact Statement for a revision of this policy, December 2005
In this section
- Summary
Rights & Responsibilities
- University-wide policies
- Violations of policy
- Not violations of policy
- Illegal activities
- Reporting incidents
- Contact information