COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY
CAMST
encourages the sharing of information, comprehensive access to local
and national facilities to create and disseminate information, and the
free expression of ideas. General-access facilities and infrastructure
are provided to further these purposes. There is an obligation on
the part of those using these facilities and services to respect the
intellectual and access rights of others.
1. Overview
The intentions for publishing an acceptable use policy are not to impose restrictions that are contrary to CAMST established culture of openness, trust and integrity. IT is committed to protecting CAMST’s staff and learners from illegal or damaging actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly. Internet/Intranet/Extranet-related systems, including but not limited to computer equipment, software, operating systems, storage media, network accounts providing electronic mail, WWW browsing, and FTP, are the property of CAMST. These systems are to be used for educational purposes in serving the interests of CAMST. Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every one of CAMST and affiliates who deals with information and/or information systems. It is the responsibility of every computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct their activities accordingly.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at CAMST. These rules are in place to protect the staff and learners of CAMST. Inappropriate use exposes CAMST to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services, and legal issues.
3. Scope
This policy applies to staff, learners, contractors, consultants, temporaries at CAMST. This policy applies to all equipment that is owned or leased by CAMST.
4. Unauthorized uses of a computer account.
Computing resources and facilities of CAMST are the property of the school and shall be used for legitimate activity related to the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the users only, educational, administrative, public service. Individuals who disregard elements of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action by CAMST. Use of CAMST’s computing facilities for personal or commercial use is not authorized. Use of CAMST’s computing facilities for educational purposes must be consistent with other training educational programs. Individuals and outside organizations using CAMST facilities to gain access to non-school facilities must be cognizant of and observe the acceptable use policies of CAMST at all times. Failure to observe these policies will result in immediate disconnection or loss of use privileges, as well as possible disciplinary action or termination at the discretion of the head of department, principal or governing body based on the nature and severity of the offence.
Unauthorized viewing or use of another person’s computer files, programs, or data is prohibited. All users should also be aware that all programs and all files are deemed to be the property of CAMST, unless the individual has a written agreement signed by an appropriate representative of CAMST.
Law may require disclosure of individual computer files which are deemed public records under the state public records statute and that the law may prohibit the disclosure of certain records as well. Entry into a system, including the network system, by individuals not specifically authorized (by group or personally), or attempts to circumvent the protective mechanisms of any system, are prohibited.
Deliberate attempts to degrade system performance or capability, or attempts to damage systems, software or intellectual property of others are prohibited. The electronic mail system shall not be used for "broadcasting" of unsolicited mail or for sending chain letters, and the communication system shall not be used for sending of material that reasonably would be considered obscene, offensive, or threatening by the recipient or another viewer of the material. CAMST reserves the right to monitor and record the usage of all facilities and equipment, and all software which is the property of This school by ownership, lease, rent, sponsorship or subsidy, if it has reason to believe that activities are taking place that are contrary to this policy, law or regulation, and as necessary to evaluate and maintain system efficiency. This school has the right to use information gained in this way in disciplinary or criminal proceedings. The Copyright Act nearly always protects commercial software. Use of CAMST’s facilities or equipment for the purpose of copying computer software that does not contain specific permission to copy (some licenses do allow the making of one copy for backup) is prohibited. The unauthorized publishing of copyrighted material on a school server is prohibited, and users are responsible for the consequences of such unauthorized use. An individual’s access to computer resources may be suspended immediately upon the discovery of a violation of this policy.
This policy contains CAMST’s complete acceptable use policy and replaces any pre-existing policy issued before 12 January 2010. For questions about this policy, contact Mr Vos. Failure to comply with any of the above policies may result in termination of your network services, disciplinary action, and/or criminal prosecution. CAMST reserves the right to terminate any company network connection without notice if it is determined that any of the above policies are being violated.
1. Overview
The intentions for publishing an acceptable use policy are not to impose restrictions that are contrary to CAMST established culture of openness, trust and integrity. IT is committed to protecting CAMST’s staff and learners from illegal or damaging actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly. Internet/Intranet/Extranet-related systems, including but not limited to computer equipment, software, operating systems, storage media, network accounts providing electronic mail, WWW browsing, and FTP, are the property of CAMST. These systems are to be used for educational purposes in serving the interests of CAMST. Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every one of CAMST and affiliates who deals with information and/or information systems. It is the responsibility of every computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct their activities accordingly.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at CAMST. These rules are in place to protect the staff and learners of CAMST. Inappropriate use exposes CAMST to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services, and legal issues.
3. Scope
This policy applies to staff, learners, contractors, consultants, temporaries at CAMST. This policy applies to all equipment that is owned or leased by CAMST.
4. Unauthorized uses of a computer account.
- Users will not violate copyright laws and their fair use provisions through inappropriate reproduction and/or distribution of music (MP3, etc.), movies, computer software, copyrighted text, images, etc.
- Users shall not use CAMST computers or network facilities to gain unauthorized access to any computer systems. Using programs intended to gain access to unauthorized systems for any reason or purpose is strictly prohibited.
- Users shall not connect unauthorized equipment to the CAMST’s network, to include hubs, routers, printers or other equipment connected to the company’s network directly or via remote attachment.
- Users shall not make unauthorized attempts to circumvent data protection schemes or uncover security loopholes. This includes creating and/or running programs that are designed to identify security loopholes and/or decrypt intentionally secure data.
- Users will not associate unapproved domain name sites with CAMST’s IP address.
- Users will not knowingly or carelessly perform an act that will interfere with the normal operation of computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks.
- Users will not knowingly or carelessly run or install on any computer system or network, or give to another user, a program intended to damage or to place excessive load on a computer system or network. This includes, but is not limited to, programs known as computer viruses, Trojan Horses, and worms.
- Users will refrain from activity that wastes or overloads computing resources. This includes printing too many copies of a document or using excessive bandwidth on the network.
- Users will not violate terms of applicable software licensing agreements or copyright laws.
- Users will not use CAMST’s resources for commercial activity, such as creating products or services for sale.
- Users will not use electronic mail to harass or threaten others, or to send materials that might be deemed inappropriate, derogatory, prejudicial, or offensive. This includes sending repeated, unwanted e-mail to another user.
- Users will not use electronic mail on CAMST-owned, or CAMST sponsored, or CAMST-provided hardware or services to transmit any information, text, or images that would be deemed offensive, inappropriate, derogatory, prejudicial, or offensive.
- Users will not initiate, propagate or perpetuate electronic chain letters. Users will not send inappropriate mass mailings not directly associated with, or in the performance of, the routine course of duties or assignments. This includes multiple mailings to newsgroups, mailing lists, or individuals, e.g. "spamming," "flooding," or "bombing."
- Users will not forge the identity of a user or machine in an electronic communication.
- Users will not transmit or reproduce materials that are slanderous or defamatory in nature, or that otherwise violate existing laws, regulations, policies, or which are considered to generally be inappropriate in a work place.
- Users will not display images or text that could be considered obscene, lewd, or sexually explicit or harassing in a public computer facility or location that can be in view of others.
- Users will not attempt to monitor or tamper with another user's electronic communications, or reading, copying, changing, or deleting another user's files or software without the explicit agreement of the owner.
Computing resources and facilities of CAMST are the property of the school and shall be used for legitimate activity related to the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the users only, educational, administrative, public service. Individuals who disregard elements of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action by CAMST. Use of CAMST’s computing facilities for personal or commercial use is not authorized. Use of CAMST’s computing facilities for educational purposes must be consistent with other training educational programs. Individuals and outside organizations using CAMST facilities to gain access to non-school facilities must be cognizant of and observe the acceptable use policies of CAMST at all times. Failure to observe these policies will result in immediate disconnection or loss of use privileges, as well as possible disciplinary action or termination at the discretion of the head of department, principal or governing body based on the nature and severity of the offence.
Unauthorized viewing or use of another person’s computer files, programs, or data is prohibited. All users should also be aware that all programs and all files are deemed to be the property of CAMST, unless the individual has a written agreement signed by an appropriate representative of CAMST.
Law may require disclosure of individual computer files which are deemed public records under the state public records statute and that the law may prohibit the disclosure of certain records as well. Entry into a system, including the network system, by individuals not specifically authorized (by group or personally), or attempts to circumvent the protective mechanisms of any system, are prohibited.
Deliberate attempts to degrade system performance or capability, or attempts to damage systems, software or intellectual property of others are prohibited. The electronic mail system shall not be used for "broadcasting" of unsolicited mail or for sending chain letters, and the communication system shall not be used for sending of material that reasonably would be considered obscene, offensive, or threatening by the recipient or another viewer of the material. CAMST reserves the right to monitor and record the usage of all facilities and equipment, and all software which is the property of This school by ownership, lease, rent, sponsorship or subsidy, if it has reason to believe that activities are taking place that are contrary to this policy, law or regulation, and as necessary to evaluate and maintain system efficiency. This school has the right to use information gained in this way in disciplinary or criminal proceedings. The Copyright Act nearly always protects commercial software. Use of CAMST’s facilities or equipment for the purpose of copying computer software that does not contain specific permission to copy (some licenses do allow the making of one copy for backup) is prohibited. The unauthorized publishing of copyrighted material on a school server is prohibited, and users are responsible for the consequences of such unauthorized use. An individual’s access to computer resources may be suspended immediately upon the discovery of a violation of this policy.
This policy contains CAMST’s complete acceptable use policy and replaces any pre-existing policy issued before 12 January 2010. For questions about this policy, contact Mr Vos. Failure to comply with any of the above policies may result in termination of your network services, disciplinary action, and/or criminal prosecution. CAMST reserves the right to terminate any company network connection without notice if it is determined that any of the above policies are being violated.
