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Bd. Min. 9-14-00; 10-23-09.

This policy applies to all users including faculty, staff, students, and guest users of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ of Missouri computer networks, equipment, or connecting resources.

1. ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ Inspection of Personal Electronic Information -- All information technology resources, including computer networks, equipment and connected resources, provided by the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ of Missouri are the property of the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ.  The ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ values the principles of academic freedom and privacy and does not condone casual inspection of the information contained within or transmitted via these resources.  However, electronic information on ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ networks or equipment, including, but not limited to, electronic mail and personal information, is subject to examination by the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ where:
   
   1. It is necessary to maintain or improve the functioning of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computing resources;
   2. There is a suspicion of misconduct under ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ policies, or suspicion of violation of Federal or State laws;
   3. It is necessary to comply with or verify compliance with Federal or State law including e-discovery procedures; or
   4. If it will serve a legitimate business need of the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ.
2. Acceptable Use Guidelines
   
   1. Responsibilities of Users of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ Computer Resources:
      
      1. Respect the intellectual property rights of authors, contributors, and publishers in all media.
      2. Protect user ID, password, and system from unauthorized use.
      3. Adhere to the terms of software licenses and other contracts. Persons loading software on any ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computer must adhere to all licensing requirements for the software. Except where allowed by ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ site licenses, copying software licensed for ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ use for personal use is a violation of this policy.
      4. Adhere to other ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ and campus policies, including the Collected Rules and Regulations of the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ of Missouri, and, if applicable, the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ Business Policy Manual, Human Resources Manual and policies established for a specific resource.
      5. Adhere to data access policies of the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ or those established by law.
      6. Use ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computer resources in a manner that is compliant with ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ policies and State and Federal law.
   2. Prohibited Uses of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ Computer Resources:
      
      1. Unauthorized or excessive personal use. Use may be excessive if it overburdens a network, results in substantial use of system capacity, or otherwise subjects the institution to increased costs or risks (employees additionally may be subject to discipline for unauthorized or excessive personal use of computer resources.)
      2. Uses that interfere with the proper functioning of the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ's information technology resources.
      3. Uses that unreasonably interfere with the ability of others to make use of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computer resources.
      4. Attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to the computer system, or files of another.
      5. Use of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computer resources to infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
      6. Use of ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ computer resources for personal profit, except as permitted under the ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ's conflict of interest policy.
3. Enforcement of Acceptable Use Policy -- Violation of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in a denial of access to ¾Ã²ÝÈȾòÝÊÓƵ information technology resources, and other appropriate disciplinary actions.