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Policy Considerations

University policies in Information Technologies on electronic data and communications apply to all wireless data networking. Relevant parts of those policies include the privacy, non-interference and finite capacity provisions in the Policy Regarding Abuse of Computers and Network Systems. Under the Responsible Use of Electronic Communications Policy, the University reserves the right to limit access to its network under certain and particular circumstances, such as in the case of security, legal or policy violations. Misrepresenting one's identity on the network is a violation of university policy. University policy also incorporates all applicable federal and state laws. Third party "spoofing" monitoring, recording or "listening-in" on electronic communications violates both federal law and university policy.

For a practical interpretation of university networking policies, see Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities. Questions about the applicability of these policies to the use of wireless communications may be directed to the Policy Advisor, it-policies@cornell.edu.

 

A Note on Interference in Wireless Communication

Because wireless communications operate within the non-regulated radio frequency spectrum, interference is an unfortunate but an anticipated complication. In an effort to mediate this interference, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) is establishing a board comprised of students, faculty, communication technologists, and information technology administrators to coordinate wireless communications. This board is the Cornell Wireless Commission (CWC). Requests for arbitration or mediation of interference disputes may be directed to the Cornell Wireless Commission, cuairspace@cornell.edu.