Acceptable Use Policy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Relevant Excerpt
While the University respects the individual’s right to free speech and free expression, using university facilities, systems and technology resources are intended to be utilized for academic pursuits or university business and it is expected that the use of these systems will fall within the guidelines of generally accepted professional standards of the University and responsible use of technology resources by all members of the campus community.
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The following rules must be observed:
- Never send or forward unsolicited or phishing email, except to report malicious messages to IS&T Help Desk.
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- Never send harassing, threatening, defamatory, or fraudulent messages or images to others.
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For use to be acceptable, it must demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards the intent of the University in granting users’ access, the coexisting privileges of other users, privacy interests and freedom from harassment or annoyance, the intellectual property rights of others, and the ownership and confidentiality of data