Acceptable-Use Policies

What is an acceptable use policy?

An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document that outlines a set of rules to be followed by users or customers of a set of computing resources, which could be a computer network, website or large computer system. An AUP clearly states what the user is and is not allowed to do with the these resources.

What is the purpose of the acceptable use policy?

When you sign up with an Internet service provider (ISP), you will usually be presented with an AUP, which states that you agree to adhere to stipulations such as:

• Not using the service as part of violating any law
• Not attempting to break the security of any computer network or user
• Not posting commercial messages to Usenet groups without prior permission
• Not attempting to send junk e-mail or spam to anyone who doesn't want to receive it
• Not attempting to mail bomb a site with mass amounts of e-mail in order to flood their server
• Users also typically agree to report any attempt to break into their accounts.

The are three principles of respect will ensure that we are using digital information and technology resources in a responsible way:

 1. Respect Yourself

•  Keep your accounts passwords and other personal information private.
•  Tell your teacher if something on an electronic device makes you feel uncomfortable or is   inappropriate.
•  Use your time wisely when using technology during learning time.
•  Caring for a personally owned device is the responsibility of the owner.

2. Respect Others

• Use appropriate language and communicate respectfully at all times.
• Respect the property and the creative work of others. Do not publish other's creative work as your own.
• Protect and respect the personal information of others.

3. Respect Academic Integrity

•  Leave all academic equipment so that it is ready to be used by others.
•  In the school environment, use technology for learning.
•  Report any problems with technology equipment as soon as you have seen them.