Thursday, May 21, 2015

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

Acceptable Use Policy

This education institutes is now providing internet access. This Acceptable Use Policy is for users of all computers, software and internet access of this institute.

Education Purpose
1.       This network has been put in place for educational purpose only.
2.       The network hasn’t been established as a public service therefore reasonable restrictions have been placed and students are expected to follow the rules accordingly.
3.       The network may not be used for commercial purposes, meaning no one is allowed to offer or buy products or services through the network.

Internet Access
1.       Students can access the internet through the library, computer rooms or classrooms using their personal devices.
2.       Each student or staff member is provided with a login account and security key.
3.       Students should not attempt to go beyond the authorized access.
4.       Students should not deliberately attempt to spread viruses or run the network’s system.

System Security
1.       No one is allowed to use each other’s accounts under any circumstance.
2.       Each student is responsible for their own account.
3.       Any attempt to use another person’s account might get you expelled.  
                                                              
Use of Language
1.       No one is allowed to use any profane, obscene, vulgar language.
2.       Students should not partake in cyberbullying or harassment.

Plagiarism and Copyright
      No one should plagiarize works found on the internet.
      Respect the rights of copyright owners.

All users of the institute’s network should adhere to this policy.
Any violation of this policy will result in offences; which could lead to the culprit being prosecuted, or an investigation being opened.
Possible punishment, sanctions, penalties depends on the severity of the violation.
When using the network be aware that your digital footprint is left behind; which can be referred back to as evidence for the investigation in the event of any policy violation.

http://rs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/rtrieger/charterschoolpolicydraft.htm

No comments:

Post a Comment