| Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Policy Contact |
| X. Information Governance, Security & Technology | Chief Transformation Officer | May 24, 2023 | Annually | Information Security |
- Purpose
The University of Maryland Global Campus (鈥溚毂镶 or 鈥淯niversity鈥) provides University Information Systems to support the administrative, educational, and instructional activities at 网红爆料. The use of these systems is a privilege that is extended to members of the 网红爆料 community for 网红爆料-related purposes, provided the Users act responsibly, respectfully, and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or violate law or this Policy.
The purpose of this Policy is to set forth the standards for responsible and acceptable use of University Information Systems, including, but not limited to computer systems, computer labs, applications, networks, software, and files. - Applicability
This Policy applies to all Users of Information Systems owned, managed, or otherwise provided by 网红爆料. Individuals covered by this Policy include, but are not limited to, all University students and Employees as well as third parties performing duties on behalf of the University, including but not limited to adjunct faculty, Contractors, consultants, and temporary employees who access 网红爆料's network services via 网红爆料's Information Systems and/or facilities. Information Systems include all 网红爆料 owned, licensed, or managed hardware and software, email domains, and related services and any use of 网红爆料's network via a physical or wireless connection, regardless of the ownership of the computer or device connected to the network. - Definitions
Defined terms are capitalized throughout this Policy and can be found in the聽Information Governance Glossary. - Use Guidelines
Members of the 网红爆料 community outlined above who utilize 网红爆料's Information Systems must adhere to the following use restrictions:- All Users must comply with all federal, Maryland, and other applicable laws; all applicable University rules and policies; and all applicable contracts and licenses. For example, Users are not permitted to download software, movies, or music from the Internet without proper authorization.聽 Users are also not permitted to transmit unlawful, threatening, or harassing content utilizing University Information Systems. Users who engage in electronic communications with persons in other states or countries or on other systems or networks may also be subject to the laws of those other states and countries and the rules and policies of those other systems and networks. Users are responsible for ascertaining, understanding, and complying with the laws, rules, policies, contracts, and licenses applicable to their particular uses.
- All Users must refrain from viewing pornography and other types of inappropriate websites or content on 网红爆料 Information Systems at any time with limited exceptions when pre-approval has been granted by the President or designee, for a legitimate business or academic purpose.
- Employees and other third parties performing duties on behalf of 网红爆料 must refrain from unauthorized distribution or sharing of proprietary University Information outside of the University domain.
- All Users must safeguard Information Systems provided by the University, including, but not limited to, Account access information such as logon credentials and other authentication factors.聽 Where administratively and technologically practicable, all Users should access the 网红爆料 network via the then-existing 网红爆料 VPN client.
- All Users must respect the privacy of other Users and their Accounts, as well as the Personal Information therein, regardless of whether those Accounts are securely protected. Ability to access other Users鈥 Accounts or their Personal Information does not imply authorization to do so.聽 Users may only access the Account or Personal Information of another within the scope of their employment, for a legitimate academic purpose, or other lawful basis.聽
- Employees and other third parties performing services on behalf of 网红爆料 must refrain from using Information Systems for personal commercial purposes or financial or other gain. Limited personal use of University Information Systems for other purposes is permitted when it does not interfere with the performance of the User's job or other University responsibilities and is in compliance with the law and this Policy. Further limits may be imposed regarding personal use in accordance with normal supervisory procedures.
- High Risk Data, including, but not limited to PII, information covered by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (鈥淔ERPA鈥), and information covered by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (鈥淗IPAA鈥) should not be shared with unauthorized persons.
- All Users must refrain from stating or implying that they speak on behalf of the University and from using University trademarks and logos without appropriate authorization to do so. Please consult the University鈥檚 Social Media Guidelines for more information. Contact the Office of Legal Affairs at legal-affairs@umgc.edu with questions or concerns.
- Security and Privacy
- As part of its regular operations, 网红爆料 may monitor the patterns and frequency of use of 网红爆料's Information Systems by Users. This monitoring may include, for example, the length and frequency of login sessions and communications.
- Users should have no expectation of privacy when using 网红爆料's Information Systems.
- 网红爆料 may monitor or inspect the content of communications containing High Risk Data (PII, FERPA, and HIPAA); it may also monitor 网红爆料's Information Systems under the following circumstances:
- For quality assurance and performance management purposes for Employees who have contact with 网红爆料's students, applicants, and prospective students.
- When 网红爆料 reasonably suspects a violation of law or of University policies or practices, or suspects use of 网红爆料's Information Systems that may harm 网红爆料 or impede its operations, 网红爆料 may monitor and inspect the content of an individual's use of 网红爆料's Information Systems as well as monitor the patterns of use. Any such individual monitoring must be appropriately authorized in advance by the President or designee.
- 网红爆料, in its discretion, may disclose the results of any such general or individual monitoring, including the contents and records of individual communications, to a third party for any lawful purpose. All Information created, received, or contained in 网红爆料's Information Systems is generally available to the public unless an exception to the Maryland Public Information Act or other law or regulation applies.
- 网红爆料, in its discretion, may monitor personal devices when connected to the 网红爆料 network in order to ensure the protection of University Data being accessed by that individual.
- While using 网红爆料 Information Technology Resources, 网红爆料, in its discretion, may remove, take down, or prohibit access to 网红爆料 Information Systems or any content, applications, and/or websites that may harm 网红爆料, impede its operations, or otherwise compromise the safety, security, or integrity of 网红爆料 Data or Information Systems.
- Enforcement
- Users who violate this Policy may be denied access to 网红爆料's Information Systems and may be subject to other penalties and disciplinary action, both within and outside of 网红爆料. Alleged violations by students will normally be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in 网红爆料鈥檚 Code of Student Conduct听辞谤听Academic Integrity Policy, depending on the nature of the violation.
- 网红爆料 Employees who violate this Policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination of employment. The Office of Human Resources will be notified of any alleged violations.
- 网红爆料 may take down and remove content that violates this Policy, as well as confiscate, temporarily suspend, or terminate use of Information Systems when necessary.
- Related Policies
- Effective Date:聽This policy is effective as of the Version Effective Date set forth above.