Policies & Procedures
State University of New York
Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
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Acceptable Use of Computing, Networking and Communications Resources Policy
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1. Purpose & Introduction
1.1 The purpose of the SUNY Maritime College’s Acceptable Use of Computing, Networking and Communications Resources Policy is to provide guidance and protection for all students, faculty, staff, guests and affiliates of the college community. The intent of this policy is to protect the SUNY Maritime College community from illegal, damaging or harassing actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly.
1.2 Inappropriate use of computing, networking and communications resources exposes SUNY Maritime College to risks including, but not limited to, virus attacks, compromise of network systems and services, and legal issues.
1.3 This policy supersedes all former policies regarding acceptable and/or unacceptable use of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources. Services include, but are not limited to, SUNY Maritime College’s provided email system, Internet (ie. wireless & wired), communications, telephony (ie. fax machines & cell phones), data, hardware, equipment (ie. laptops, desktops, tablets, photocopiers & scanners), websites, software and networking resources.
1.4 SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources are provided to support an individual member’s essential work as outlined in their job description and duties. Any other use is a privilege of resources and is not a right of the individual.
1.5 Individuals are responsible for their own actions and by their use of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources they agree to comply with the policy.
2. Acceptable Use
2.1 While using SUNY Maritime’s computing, networking and communications resources, all members of the SUNY Maritime College community are expected to abide by all state and federal laws, as well as SUNY-System and SUNY Maritime College policies and regulations.
2.2 Acceptable use of any computing, networking and communications resources provided by SUNY Maritime College is that use which strictly serves the mission of the College. Any other use is considered an unacceptable use of resources. SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources are for the use of its students, faculty, staff and guests and are only provided for the academic, educational and approved research purposes of the College.
2.3 All of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources are provided solely for business purposes. System users are responsible for exercising good judgment and sound ethical consideration regarding the use of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources.
3. Unacceptable Use/Enforcement and Consequence of Violation
3.1 Any action, be it indirect or direct, which violates section 2 of SUNY Maritime College’s, Acceptable Use of Computing, Networking and Communications Resources Policy is considered an unacceptable use.
3.2 Anyone covered by this policy found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, written or verbal warnings, recovery of damages, suspension, termination of employment, and/or referral to appropriate state and federal authorities for investigation.
3.3 Any use of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources, as defined in section 1.3, that is inappropriate to the work environment or that contributes to creating a harassing or uncomfortable workplace is declared an unacceptable use.
3.4 SUNY Maritime College reserves the right to limit access, block or make restrictions for any resource that does not support the academic mission and business purpose of the College.
3.5 Except as specifically authorized by law, individuals have no legitimate expectation of privacy during any use of SUNY Maritime College’s computing, networking and communications resources or in any data on it, even if a private password is issued or use of encryption is made. Any use, whether authorized or not, may be monitored, intercepted, recorded, read, copied, accessed or captured in any manner including in real time, and used or disclosed in any manner, by authorized personnel without additional prior notice to individuals. Periodic monitoring of systems use will be conducted.
4. Exceptions to Policy
4.1 Exceptions to the Acceptable Use of Computing, Networking and Communications Policy are granted by SUNY Maritime College’s Chief Information Officer/Information Security Officer and Director of Human Resources. Requests for exceptions must be made in writing.
5. Further Information
5.1 Further information about the Acceptable Use of Computing, Networking and Communications Resources Policy can be obtained by contacting SUNY Maritime College’s Chief Information Officer/Information Security Officer by sending email to ISO@sunymaritime.edu.
Version: October 27, 2011
