5.9, Privacy of the Network

 Policy Statement

Cornell University recognizes users' reasonable expectations of privacy in information technology (IT) data generated automatically by computer systems and by voice and data network devices.  Therefore, the Vice President for IT will disclose IT data only under the following circumstances: (1) in response to a court order or other legal papers, (2) in the investigation of a legal or policy violation, (3) in the event of a health or safety emergency, (4) in specific instances of reasonable requests in the interests of the university, such as collaborative research with other institutions, and (5) to maintain the operation and security of the IT network.

 Entities Affected By this Policy

All units of the university, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences

 Policy Information

• Responsible Executives: Vice President for Information Technologies
• Responsible Offices: Office of Information Technologies
• Dates: Issued: Interim, January 20, 2006; Final Issuance: August 7, 2007
• Contact: Your local unit's administrative office

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View additional information  at Cornell Information Technology's policy Web site.

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