UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 2, Page 8
September 12, 1991
Draft of computing policy

     In support of its mission of teaching, research and public
service, the University of Delaware provides access to computing
and information resources for students, faculty and staff, within
institutional priorities and financial capabilities.
     All members of the University community who use the
University's computing and information resources must act
responsibly. Every user is responsible for the integrity of these
resources. All users of University-owned or University-leased
computing systems must respect the rights of other computing users,
respect the integrity of the physical facilities and controls and
respect all pertinent license and contractual agreements. It is the
policy of the University of Delaware that all members of its
community act in accordance with these responsibilities, relevant
laws and contractual obligations and the highest standard of
ethics.
     Access to the University's computing facilities is a privilege
granted to University students, faculty and staff. Access to
University information resources may be granted by the owners of
that information based on the owner's judgement of the following
factors: relevant laws and contractual obligations, the requestor's
need to know, the information's sensitivity and the risk of damage
to or loss by the University.
     The University reserves the right to limit, restrict, or
extend computing privileges and access to its information
resources. Data owners-whether departments, units, faculty,
students, or staff-may allow individuals other than University
faculty, staff and students access to information for which they
are responsible, so long as such access does not violate any
license or contractual agreement; University policy; or any
federal, state, county or local law or ordinance.
     Computing facilities and accounts are owned by the University
and are to be used for the University-related activities for which
they are assigned. University computing resources are not to be
used for commercial purposes or non-University-related activities
without written authorization from the University. In these cases,
the University will require payment of appropriate fees. This
policy applies equally to all University-owned or University-leased
computers.
     Users and system administrators must all guard against abuses
that disrupt or threaten the viability of all systems, including
those at the University and those on networks to which the
University's systems are connected. Access to information resources
without proper authorization from the data owner, unauthorized use
of University computing facilities and intentional corruption or
misuse of information resources are direct violations of the
University's standards for conduct as outlined in the University of
Delaware Policy Manual, the Personnel Policies and Procedures for
Professional and Salaried Staff, the Faculty Handbook and the
Official Student Handbook and may also be considered civil or
criminal offenses.
     The University of Delaware treats access and use violations of
computing facilities, equipment, software, information resources,
networks or privileges seriously. Disciplinary action resulting
from such abuse may include the loss of computing privileges and
other sanctions including non-reappointment, discharge, dismissal
and legal action--including prosecution under Title 11, 931-939 of
the Delaware Code, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, or
other appropriate laws.