University Calendar 2007/08
Section IV : General Regulations
Regulations for the use of Information Systems Services


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  1. Use of Services

    1. All use of Information Systems Services resources and facilities is subject to the University's Regulations for the Use of Computers, and Voice and Data Communications Networks. For Information Systems Services the responsible computer management is the Director of Information Systems Services or his/her nominee.

    2. Use of Information Systems Services facilities is open to all members of the University, subject to authorization by the member's Head of School or Service, and to other persons only when authorised by the Director of Information Systems Services. In this context `members of the University' encompasses all staff (including those holding honorary appointments), students and accredited visitors.

    3. Use of facilities for all users is subject to operational conditions as specified by the Director of Information Systems Services.

    4. Unless the Director of Information Systems Services has previously given his/her consent in writing, the use of the services shall be confined solely for University purposes connected with teaching, research or administrative activities.

    5. Research activities shall, for the purposes of these regulations, include research work paid for by an outside organisation, authorised consultancy work or other commercial activities undertaken by members of the University for which the University has, with the agreement of the academic school concerned, entered into a formal contract with that organisation.

  2. Liability

    Information Systems Services will hold the sponsoring School or Service responsible for any charges which arise from the use made of its services or facilities by that School or Services's users.

  3. Charges

    The University may, from time to time, charge for the use of some or all of Information Systems Services facilities under terms and conditions approved by Information Systems Services Committee. Where charges apply, all users must pay such charges unless specifically exempted by the Director of Information Systems Services.

  4. Use of Equipment and Materials

    No equipment or other property may be removed from areas under the control of the Director of Information Systems Services without his/her permission. Books, manuals and other materials marked FOR REFERENCE ONLY must not be removed from the rooms in which they are placed. Users are responsible for any equipment or documents on loan to them from Information Systems Services and may be required to pay the value of any such equipment or documents which are stolen, lost or damaged.

  5. Confidentiality

    Every person using Information Systems Services facilities shall ensure that confidential and proprietary information is not divulged to any third party, and shall observe the instructions issued by or on behalf of the Director of Information Systems Services relating to the ways in which such information may be used. In particular, confidential or proprietary information shall not be copied, modified or disseminated without the written permission of the Director. Any user failing to comply with this regulation will be held liable by the University for any claim for damages arising thereby from third parties.

  6. Conditions of Use of Data and Voice Networks

    1. Schools or Services may only connect devices or installations to a network faceplate which have been approved by Information Systems Services as having no deleterious impact on the network integrity or undue effect on network performance.

    2. Members of the University are not permitted to interfere with any element of the trunking, cabling, network equipment, or office face plate of the data or voice networks without the expressed agreement of the Director of Information Systems Services. Information Systems Services will disconnect and isolate any departmental connection found to be so abused. A re-connection charge may be levied in such cases. Damage to the networking infrastructure may be subject to re-instatement charges.

  7. General

    1. Users may not enter any area designated as restricted access unless permitted by a senior officer in Information Systems Services and accompanied by a member of Information Systems Services staff.

    2. Smoking is prohibited in all Information Systems Services premises.

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Last reviewed: 04-Feb-2008
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