可接受的 & 道德的使用

700.125     ACCEPTABLE AND ETHICAL USE POLICY

A. 目的

This acceptable and ethical use policy is intended to provide 皇冠8868会员登录 Valley College (WVC) technology users, including but not limited to employees, students, guests and vendors, with guidelines for responsible and appropriate use of the WVC computing 技术资源. WVC owns all college computing systems and applications, including professional development 设备, and reserves the right to determine, at any time, what constitutes appropriate use of 学院 network, 设备 and resources. 技术 resources are provided to support 学院's mission, including educational, research and administrative functions. The role of the WVC Information 技术 department is to foster and support the learning processes, provide services for students, faculty, and staff, and facilitate connectivity between college sites, the community, on-line learning resources, and other educational colleges, in accordance with the laws and regulations of 华盛顿州.

This policy does not intend to expand, diminish, or alter academic freedom but to provide an appropriate framework for the proper exercise of those freedoms consistent with Washington state laws and the academic freedom provision.

This policy applies to all users who may be authorized to use any WVC technology resources and applies to the use of state resources at WVC facilities or any use of WVC technology resources, regardless of its location.

B. 一般的指导方针

1.  可接受的使用
   Authorized use of WVC’s electronic information resources must comply with the mission of 学院 and be directly tied to the accomplishment of 学院’s stated strategic outcomes and in compliance with WAC 292-110-010 – Use of State 资源, including, learning, teaching, research and college business.
2. 负责任的使用
   用户 are expected to use 学院's technology resources responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and college policies. 用户必须 respect the rights of others and must not engage in 活动 that may disrupt or compromise the integrity, availability or security of technology resources.
3. Ownership and Personal Use
   用户应该 understand that 学院’s technology resources are the 财产 of 华盛顿州. While reasonable personal use is permitted under the de minimis use standard as outlined in WAC 292-110-010, such use should not interfere with academic or work-related 活动, violate any laws or regulations or result in additional costs to 学院. 学院 reserves the right to monitor and restrict personal use, if necessary.

C. 设备使用情况

1. 授权使用
   用户 may only use 设备 authorized by 学院 for academic or work-related 活动. 未经授权的 设备 may not be connected to 学院’s networks or used to access its technology resources.
2. 设备安全
   学院 technology department is responsible for ensuring the security of their 设备. This includes keeping 设备 up to date with security patches, running up to date antivirus software, and implementing appropriate security measures and group policies to protect against unauthorized access. 16 C.F.R. 314.4(c)(2)
3. 个人设备使用
   Use of personal 设备 to access college data and resources will be allowed if the device is deemed compliant. A compliant device must be up to date with OS security patches, anti-virus definitions and browser updates. For more information, please refer to college policy 710.500, mobile communications 设备 and accompanying procedure, 1710.500.

D.  NETWORK AND INTERNET USAGE

1. 内部网络接入
   用户 may only connect to 学院’s networks using authorized means. 未经授权的 access points, routers, or any other network equipment that may disrupt or compromise the integrity, availability, or security of 学院’s networks is prohibited.
2. 外部网络接入
   用户 who have a business case approved by their cabinet level supervisor to access 学院 network remotely, will be provided with an authorized access method. 未经授权的 不允许进入.
3. 互联网接入
   用户应该 use 学院’s internet access for educational, research and work-related 目的. 访问ing or distributing unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate material through 学院’s networks is prohibited.
4. 带宽使用情况
   用户应该 use 学院’s network resources responsibly and avoid excessive or unnecessary use that may degrade network performance for others. 活动包括 streaming high-bandwidth media, downloading large personal files, or engaging in online gaming, unless by sanctioned clubs or events, is not allowed.
5. 监察使用情况
   WVC reserves the right to monitor all network activity, including network and internet traffic, website usage, downloads and streaming services.

E.  COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. 多余的电子邮件
   用户 will respect other users by not sending unwanted email messages, flooding the system with spam, sending frivolous or harassing messages or emails of a personal 自然.
2. 垃圾邮件
   Occasional unsolicited receipt of email should be deleted, report repeated unsolicited 接收电邮至 helpdesk@ospifse.net.
3. 通信
   All electronic communications (emails, texts, files, instant messages, voicemail messages) between staff and students are discoverable and subject to Freedom of Information 行动的请求. Any use of unauthorized communication methods is not permissible.
4. Authorized Communication Methods
   When communicating with students, staff members should use one of the following authorized 方法:
   1. 学院提供的邮箱.
   2. OneDrive or SharePoint (file sharing).
   3. Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas Messaging or class related file sharing.
   4. College provided texting system.
   5. ctcLink.
   6. 学院网站.

F.  合法使用指南

1. Copyright Protected 资源 Usage
   用户必须 adhere to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations when using copyright protected resources, including software, images, music or other intellectual 财产. These must be used in compliance with the U.S. 版权法案.
2. Harassment and Cyberbullying
   Transmitting images, sounds, or messages to others which might be considered harassing, malicious and/or cyberbullying is not permissible.
3. 非法使用
   Information technology resources may not be used for any illegal or criminal 目的.
4. Hacking or Network Intrusion
   用户 may not use college resources to attempt to break into, gain root access, probe, disrupt, or obstruct any system or network. Installation of invasive software or testing security flaws without authorization on any system is not permissible.

G. DATA AND INFORMATION SECURITY

1. 数据保护
   用户必须 respect the privacy and confidentiality of collegial data, as well as personal 他人资料. 用户应该 not attempt to access, copy, modify, share, or delete data or information without proper authorization.
2. Passwords and Authentication
   用户必须 adhere to password and authentication policies set by 学院. 用户 should select strong and unique passwords that meet college password requirements, protect their authentication credentials, and not share them with others, including the technology department.
3. 数据加密
   All transfer of sensitive data via email, including Class 4 data, as outlined in the 州社区委员会 & Technical College’s (SBCTC) Data Classification 简单的数据，必须加密。. Efforts to circumvent email encryption may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, legal and civil actions.
4. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Compliance
   用户必须 comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of student educational records. 用户应该 not access or disclose any student's personally identifiable information without appropriate authorization or a legitimate educational purpose. 20 U.S.C. §1232g, 34 CFR第99部分.
5. Graham-Leach-Bliley行为 (GLBA) Compliance
   用户必须 comply with the provisions of the Graham-Leach-Bliley行为 (GLBA), which requires organizations that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data. 合规管理包括 required annual security training for all users.

H. CONSEQUENCES OF POLICY VIOLATION

Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including loss of access privileges, academic penalties, and legal or civil action as deemed appropriate by 学院.

I.  政策评估

This policy will be reviewed periodically and may be modified or updated by 学院 to reflect changes in technology, laws, or collegial needs. 用户将收到通知 of any changes to this policy.

Approved by the president’s cabinet: 10/3/23
Adopted by the board of trustees: 10/18/23
最后一次审查:10/18/23
政策 contact: 技术

Related policies and procedures
700.200  隐私政策
710.500   Mobile Communication Device 政策
1710.500  Mobile Communication Device Procedure