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Computers and Internet Use
Use of Eastern's Computer Equipment, Programs or Accounts Including Internet
Access
Most information about Campus Computing can be found on our Student
Network Access Resource Page.
Eastern provides computers and Internet access for your responsible use. Inappropriate
use of EAC computer equipment, programs or accounts may result in termination
of the privilege of using these items and may result in discipline including
dismissal. You are also responsible for guests who use your computer to access
the Internet utilizing EAC's programs or accounts.
Users Shall Not:
- Transmit, publish, display, retrieve or store any information or material
in violation of state or federal law. This includes federal copyright laws.
- Transmit, publish, display, retrieve or store any information or material
that is obscene, profane, physically or sexually abusive, sexually explicit,
or displays males or females in a state of undress or engaging in conduct
that would be considered inappropriate for general public viewing or general
viewing in the general workplace.
- Transmit, publish, display, retrieve or store any information or material
that reasonably could be construed to create a hostile or offensive work or
educational environment for members of a particular sex, religion, race or
ethnic background.
- Engage in conduct reasonably likely to disrupt use of the Internet or use
of Eastern's computer equipment or resources by others.
- Use Eastern's computer equipment or resources for a commercial or political
purpose.
- Engage in conduct reasonably likely to compromise any system security device
or security program.
- Engage in conduct likely to harm or destroy data or software maintained
by another user without that user's express consent, or to harm or destroy
computer equipment.
Be Aware! The web is public domain and privacy cannot be assured to
any user.
Full text of computer usage policy is available in Graham County Community
College District Policy 2260.02
Internet Alert!
Use a unique password for everything. Mix 6 to 8 numbers and letters
(include some capitals). Don't download software or attachments from an
unknown source - you can get a computer virus! Backup files routinely.
Not having a backup is the biggest security risk you can make! E-mail
is not private! Someone other than the recipient may read it, copy it,
and even distribute it around the world!
Keep your personal information such as name, address, credit card and Social
Security number private.
Chat Rooms & Social Network Sites
These sites are NOT private. Millions of people have access
to information posted on sites including administrators, faculty, and potential
employers. More important, people with negative intentions learn personal information
that can lead to harassment, stalking, assault, and even murder. Do not share
personal information. Get out of conversations or chat rooms that make you
uncomfortable. Don't respond to nasty, suggestive or rude e-mails.
If you choose to meet a cyber acquaintance:
- Make sure it is in a neutral, public location that doesn't
reveal where you live, work or socialize
- Include friends in your early meetings so you are not alone
with a stranger
- Communicate clearly if you do not want to continue a real
or cyber relationship!
Report any problems or concerns with cyber criminals or stalkers!
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