User Privacy
Authorized Users have a reasonable expectation of privacy in all their authorized use of the College’s Information Technology Resources where applicable. Unauthorized members of the College Community are not entitled to privacy within the framework of the College’s Information Technology Resources. Each User identity, log-in name, account name, or any other User ID and associated password belongs to an individual, office or department. No one should use a User’s identity, log-in name, any user ID, or account name and password without explicit permission from the owner thereof. No one should use aliases, nicknames, pointers, or other electronic means to attempt to impersonate, redirect or confuse those who use the network or capture information intended for others without the explicit permission of the intended recipient. Each authorized user should accept responsibility for the appropriate use and dissemination of user identity, log-in name, user ID, and account name and password. Users should also be aware that User accounts, files and information may be disclosed to parties outside the College upon subpoena or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Any violation of this Policy may also suspend the right of privacy. In such instances, an Officer of the College or the Chief Information Officer may, without notice, authorize Information Technology personnel to access or disable such User accounts or files.
*As adopted by the College and General Faculties, April 26, 2001
Revised December 3, 2004 to reflect changes to Information Systems and Services job titles and department structure. As revised by the Administrative Committee, June 15, 2011.
Revised July 1, 2019 to reflect Provost and Dean of Faculty title changes.
Revised July 22, 2024 to reflect the name change from Information Systems and Services to Information Technology.
Revised August 18, 2025 to reflect changes made in the Computer and Network Policy Proposal (see Attachment 54).