Bloomsburg University Computing Policies

This page exists to provide students with information regarding Bloomsburg Universty's Computing Policies. Here you will find:

Our Policy

Preamble
The University seeks to maintain the security and integrity of its computers, networks and related resources; to support its other codes and regulations regarding harassment and abusive behavior; to protect itself from the legal consequences of copyright violations and the posting of defamatory material and to ensure that the computer facilities are used in accordance with rules and regulation of proper behavior and its educational mission

The Policy
 Access to the University's computing facilities and resources is a privilege granted solely to Bloomsburg faculty, staff and registered students and those with special accounts. All users of the computing facilities must act responsibly and maintain the integrity of these resources. The University reserves the right to limit, restrict or extend computing privileges and access to its resources and to remove or limit access to material posted on the University computers or being sent over its network.

Violations
Violations of this policy could result in a user's access to Bloomsburg University's computers and network systems being restricted or denied and being subject to procedures and penalties under other University policies, rules, codes of conduct as well as local, state federal laws.

Note:
Bloomsburg University understands that the rapidly changing computer environment requires that its computer use policy be flexible and adaptable. Therefore, in order to help educate the Bloomsburg University computer users and to provide guidance as to rights and responsibilities, appended to this policy are a list of examples of behavior that are restricted, and F.A.Q that is intended to help clarify rights and responsibilities. These are expected to change over time to meet demands of the changing issues we must confront.


Downloading Digital Media

It is illegal to host or distribute copyrighted materials without permission. This includes images, software, MP3 music files, video files, etc. Copyright holders, particularly from the music industry are very aggressively tracking down, identifying and prosecuting those who are sharing MP3 files. BU regularly receives notifications that network addresses traceable to our university are involved in the illegal sharing of copyrighted materials. BU can trace these addresses directly to residence hall rooms. In cooperation with University Police and Residence Life staff, OT has established due process procedures for terminating user access to network services until the files in question are removed or the activity ceases.