PAP.9.13.160 Accessing Other Users Files

(a) Users may not alter or copy a file belonging to another User without first obtaining permission from the owner of the file.

(b) Ability to read, alter, or copy a file belonging to another User does not imply permission to read, alter, or copy that file.

(c) Users may not use the computer to "snoop" or pry into the affairs of other users by unnecessarily reviewing their files and e-mail.

(d) Accessing other computers and networks. A User's ability to use other computer systems through the network or by a modem does not imply a right to connect to other systems or to make use of those systems unless specifically authorized by the operators of those systems.

(e) Computer Security. Each User is responsible for ensuring that use of outside computers and networks, such as the Internet, does not compromise the security of the employer's Computer Resources. This duty includes taking reasonable precautions to prevent intruders from accessing the employer's network without authorization and to prevent introduction and spread of viruses.