TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATE USAGE POLICY SECTION: IT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
REVISION DATE: May 2013 CODE: IT-IM-01
Any misuse or violation of KSU’s information-technology environment will be judged in accordance with those published policies and rules of conduct. Such policies include but are not limited to, the KSU Student Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and the University Policy and Procedures Manual.
All users and department units should immediately report any discovered unauthorized access attempts or other improper usage of KSU computers, networks, or other information processing equipment. Any observations or reports of security or abuse problems with any University computer or network facilities, including violations of this policy, should be immediately forwarded to the Information Technology Help Desk or other appropriate administrator.
System users in violation of this policy are subject to the full range of sanctions, including the loss, without notification, of computer or network access privileges, disciplinary action, dismissal from the University, and legal action. Some violations may constitute criminal offenses, as outlined in Kentucky statutes and other local, state, and federal laws. The University will carry out its responsibility to report such violations to the appropriate authorities.
In instances of unauthorized use, departmental leaders have the authority to deny access to KSU's computers and network systems under their control.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Information Technology Help Desk.
ISSUED: May 2013 REVIEWED: May 2013
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