The University characterizes misuse of computing and
information resources and privileges as unethical and unacceptable and
as just cause for taking disciplinary action. Misuse of computing and
information resources and privileges includes, but is not restricted to,
the following:
- Attempting to modify or remove computer equipment,
software, or peripherals without proper authorization
- Accessing computers, computer software, computer
data or information, or networks without proper authorization, regardless
of whether the computer, software, data, information, or network in
question is owned by the University (That is, if you abuse the networks
to which the University belongs or the computers at other sites connected
to those networks, the University will treat this matter as an abuse
of your University of Delaware computing privileges.)
- Circumventing or attempting to circumvent normal
resource limits, lagoon procedures, and security regulations
- Using computing facilities, computer accounts,
or computer data for purposes other than those for which they were intended
or authorized
- Sending fraudulent computer mail, breaking into
another user’s electronic mailbox, or reading someone else’s
electronic mail without his or her permission
- Sending any fraudulent electronic transmission,
including but not limited to fraudulent requests for confidential information,
fraudulent submission of electronic purchase requisitions or journal
vouchers, and fraudulent electronic authorization of purchase requisitions
or journal vouchers
- Violating any software license agreement or copyright,
including copying or redistributing copyrighted computer software, data,
or reports without proper, recorded authorization
- Violating the property rights of copyright holders
who are in possession of computer-generated data, reports, or software
- Harassing or threatening other users or interfering
with their access to the University’s computing facilities
- Taking advantage of another user’s naivetÈ
or negligence to gain access to any computer account, data, software,
or file other than your own
- Encroaching on others’ use of the University’s computers (e.g.,
disrupting others’ computer use by excessive game playing; sending frivolous
or excessive messages, either locally or off-campus; printing excess copies
of documents, files, data, or programs; modifying system facilities, operating
systems, or disk partitions; attempting to crash or tie up a University computer;
damaging or vandalizing University computing facilities, equipment, software,
or computer files)
- Disclosing or removing proprietary information,
software, printed output or magnetic media without the explicit permission
of the owner
- Reading other users’ data, information, files,
or programs on a display screen, as printed output, or via electronic
means, without the owner’s explicit permission.
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