Acceptable use of information technology facilities by staff

For Use by University Staff and Other Authorised Users of Information Technology Resources

This policy deals with the provision of information technology resources by Monash University and the associated responsibility of authorised users when accessing these information technology resources. These resources include, but are not limited to, the Monash network, computer systems and software, access to the Internet, electronic mail, telephony and related services.

The policy is based on the following principles, which must be adhered to by all those responsible for the implementation of this policy and to whom this policy applies:

• The information technology resources of Monash University are provided to support the teaching, research and administrative activities of the University;
• Authorised users are granted access to valuable University resources, sensitive data and to external networks on the basis that their use of IT resources shall be responsible, ethical and lawful at all times;
• Authorised users are required to observe University policy, and South African or other local laws which may apply;
• Data and information relating to persons and other confidential matters acquired for business purposes shall be protected;
• University Business information shall be protected from unauthorised and/or accidental disclosure; and
• University IT resources must not under any circumstances be used to humiliate, intimidate, offend or vilify others on the basis of their race, gender, or any other attribute prescribed under anti-discrimination legislation.

What are the Information Technology Facilities?

The Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities by Students governs all computers, computing laboratories, lecture theatres and video conferencing rooms across the University together with use of all associated networks, internet access, email, hardware, dial-in access, data storage, computer accounts, software (both proprietary and those developed by the University), telephony services and voicemail (the IT facilities').

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