Purpose |
The purpose of the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities by Students Policy is to protect the essential interests of the University without inhibiting the use of the information technology environment, which is intended for the greater benefit of students, staff and the University generally. |
Scope |
• all Australian campuses
• Monash South Africa campus
• Monash College Pty Ltd
• all students
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Policy Statement |
The Information Technology Facilities of Monash University are provided to students for legitimate University purposes. This will normally mean academic coursework, academic research activities and administration.
The Procedures under this Policy set rules for and explain:
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What the Information Technology Facilities are
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Access to IT Facilities
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Responsibilities of Users
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Misuse of IT Facilities
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Electronic mail and other messaging
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Internet Use
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Privacy and Surveillance
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Relevant Laws
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Supporting procedures |
Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities by Students Procedures
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Supporting guidelines |
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Responsibility for implementation |
Chief Information Officer
PVC and President: Monash South Africa |
Status |
Revised |
Key Stakeholders |
• eSolutions Division
• Faculties
• PVC and President, Monash South Africa Campus
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Approval body |
Name: Vice-President (Administration)
Meeting: 00
Date: 13-August-2012
Agenda item: 0
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Endorsement body |
Name: Chief Information Officer
Meeting: 00
Date: 08-August-2012
Agenda item: 0
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Definitions |
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Related legislation |
Australian Legislation
Copyright Act (1968) (Commonwealth)
Trade Marks Act (1995) (Commonwealth)
Competition and Consumer Act (2010) (Commonwealth)
Spam Act (2003) (Commonwealth)
Wrongs Act 1958 (Victoria) (see especially Part I Criminal Defamation)
Classification (Publication, Films & Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 (Victoria) (re censorship)
Crimes Act 1958 (Victoria) (see Division 11 Incitement, ss.321G-321L, re incitement to commit an offence)
Autonomous Sanctions Act (2011) (Commonwealth)
Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act (1995) (Commonwealth)
Anti-discrimination legislation:
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Commonwealth)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria)
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 1986 No. 91 (Commonwealth)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Commonwealth)
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Commonwealth)
South African Legislation
Copyright Act (1978)
Trade Marks Act No 194 (1993)
Electronic Communication and Transaction Act (2002) (s.45 Unsolicited goods, services or communication relates to spam)
Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (2000)
Films and Publications Act (1996) |
Related policies |
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Related documents |
Copyright information for Monash students
Privacy for student email and collaboration services |
Date Effective |
13-August-2012 |
Review Date |
13-August-2015 |
Owner |
Chief Information Officer |
Author |
Director, Education Engagement, eSolutions Division |
Content Enquiries |
Policy Role
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University Policy Use |
Version Number: 2.0 Contact: adm-PolicyBank@monash.edu |
