Computer Use Policy
POL 08.00.1
Authority: Board of Trustees
History: First Issued: April 17, 1998.
Additional References: UNC Code, Appendix I.C. and XII
Related Regulations:
NCSU REG08.00.2 - Computer Use Regulation
Contact Info: Associate Vice Chancellor for Resource Management and Information Systems (919-515-9224)
1. INTRODUCTION
North Carolina State University's (hereinafter "University") computer
networks, equipment and resources are owned by the University and are provided
primarily to support the academic and administrative functions of the University.
The use of this equipment and technologies is governed by federal and state
law, and University policies and procedures.
2. REGULATORY LIMITATIONS
Students and employees of NC State are authorized to use computer networks,
equipment and related resources pursuant to administrative regulations established
and promulgated by the Chancellor or his or her designee. Administrative regulations
shall address at a minimum the following:
2.1. The University’s right to examine electronic information stored
on or passing over University equipment or networks.
2.2. The University’s right to limit access when federal or state laws
or University policies are violated or where University contractual obligations
or University operations may be impeded.
2.3. The conditions under which employees and students may access University
computing equipment, systems and networks, including access for personal use.
2.4. The conditions under which the University will access personal material
on University equipment, systems and networks.
3. VIOLATION OF POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
3.1. Faculty and EPA non-faculty who violate University computer use policies
or regulations issued by the Chancellor or his designee shall be deemed to
have engaged in misconduct under EPA policies. SPA employees who violate such
University policies or regulations shall be deemed to have committed "unacceptable
personal conduct" under SPA policies. For students, violations are misconduct
under the applicable student disciplinary code. Violators may be referred
to the appropriate disciplinary procedure. Violations of law may also be referred
for criminal or civil prosecution. Sanctions may include revocation of access
privileges in addition to other sanctions available under the regular disciplinary
policies.
3.2 Apart from referrals to disciplinary procedures, a University system administrator
(or designees) may suspend a user's access privileges for as long as necessary
in order to protect the University's computing resources, to prevent an ongoing
threat of harm to persons or property, or to prevent a threat of interference
with normal University functions. Administrative regulations shall provide
a user an opportunity to meet with the system administrator as soon as practicable
following the suspension of access privileges to discuss the suspension and
any reasons why the suspension should be lifted.
4.
ADDITIONAL RULES
Additional rules and regulations on computer use may be adopted by various
divisions/departments to meet specific administrative or academic needs. Any
adopted
requirements must:
4.1. comply with applicable federal and state laws;
4.2 be consistent with this policy and University administrative regulations;
4.3 be posted in writing or electronically in a manner that is available to
all affected users; and
4.4 be filed with the Office of Legal Affairs, the Associate Vice Chancellor
for Resource Management and Information Systems, and the Vice Provost for Information
Technology.
