Increasingly there is a need to protect KSU's computer systems from outside viruses and applications that may conflict with them. Employees are not to change or augment work systems or settings without prior approval from the immediate supervisor. In addition, in order to ensure system security, employees must not give out passwords to any co-worker or third party.
To ensure the protection and security of KSU's computer and e-mail systems from viruses, hackers, and other outside influences that could pose a threat or be harmful to KSU's systems operations.
All employees and contractors that are given access to KSU computers systems or e-mail.
Employees may be provided electronic mail for use in performing duties at KSU. It is KSU's policy that e-mail, like other assets such as the voice mail system, be used solely for the benefit of performing duties on behalf of KSU. The e-mail and other information systems are not to be used in any way that may be disruptive, offensive to others, or harmful to morale, nor may it be used to solicit others for any reason.
There is to be no display or transmission of sexually explicit images, messages, cartoons, or any transmission or use of e-mail communications that contain ethnic slurs, racial epithets, or anything that may be construed as harassment or disparagement of others based upon their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, protected disability, or religion or any other characteristic protected by law. Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
All messages are KSU records and property. There is no expectation of privacy with regard to KSU records and property. KSU reserves the right to access and disclose all messages created or sent via e-mail system, voice mail system or any other information system for any purpose. Employees should not attempt to gain access to another employee's personal file of e-mail messages, voice mail system or any other information system without the latter's express permission. KSU reserves the right to enter, search, copy, inspect and disclose an employee's e-mail, voice mail system or any other information system files at any time.