Pol-Internet Acceptable Use

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University of Louisville

OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY

POLICY NAME

Internet Acceptable Use

EFFECTIVE DATE

POLICY APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to the University Community (administrators, faculty, staff, and students).

REASON FOR POLICY

Internet service is provided to the University under the terms and conditions of an Acceptable Use Policy from the service provider. An Internet connection can be used to access information and other services outside the control of either the University or the Vendor. The Acceptable Use policy provides the guidelines for the conduct and activities that are permitted on the Internet, as well as activities that are prohibited.

POLICY STATEMENT

The University's Internet service may be provided through multiple vendors.  University administrators, faculty, staff and students must abide by the terms of service that provide the guidelines for the conduct and activities that are permitted on the Internet, as well as activities (such as hacking and spamming) that may be illegal or are prohibited due to an impact on security and privacy.  

PROCEDURES

Internet service providers to the university change over time. For more information on the Internet and the Acceptable Use Policy, please see the IT web site, or contact the IT helpdesk at 502-852-7997.

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

Executive Vice President and University Provost

RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Information Technology

Miller IT Center 109, Louisville, KY 40292

IT Helpdesk Phone: 502-852-7997

IT Helpdesk ServiceNow or Live Chat: http://louisville.edu/it/helpdesk

HISTORY

Revision Date(s): June 23, 2015

Reviewed Date(s):

The University Policy and Procedure Library is updated regularly. In order to ensure a printed copy of this document is current, please access it online at http://louisville.edu/policies.