5.1, Responsible Use of Electronic Communications

 Policy Statement

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.

 Entities Affected by this Policy

Endowed Ithaca and contract colleges of the university, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College

 Policy Information

Responsible Executives: Vice President for Information Technologies

Responsible Offices:  Information Technologies

Dates: Issued: April 1994; Revised: October 1995; Last Updated: February 10, 2009

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