Technology and Privacy of Information: Acceptable Use Policy

In order to ensure a fair and equitable sharing of our Internet connection from the dorms for all students, Student Senate has established limits on the total amount of traffic a student may send to or receive from the Internet. The limits are imposed using a rolling, seven-day window. During that rolling window, each student connection is permitted to transfer Internet traffic up to the established limits. Student Senate may adjust the limits from time to time to maintain fair and responsive access to the Internet.

A "usage web page" is available that will report your current usage so that you are always aware of where you stand compared to the limit. If you have a legitimate reason to move a large amount of data that exceeds the limit, please contact computing services for alternatives. If you have other questions, please contact your Student Senate representative or check out the FAQ that is available from the usage web page.

Computer and telecommunication technology provide a variety of means for communicating and transferring information. These include, but are not limited to, electronic mail, voice mail, telephone communication, cellular communication and video communication. Technological developments may incorporate other forms in the future.

All students, faculty and staff members are advised that:

The technology to which you have access, the information stored in it and the information transferred through it are the property of Concordia University. These facilities and resources are for use in carrying out duties as an employee or as arranged by the university with students. Appropriate personal use is also permitted within these same limitations. Commercial use is prohibited.

During the course of normal maintenance operations, during checks to ensure security, or at the request of the president, authorized personnel may monitor the use of these facilities and resources, and they may examine information found there. You have no reasonable right of privacy while using these university-owned systems.

While any information encountered will normally be treated as confidential, any activities or information deemed inappropriate by the university, or which may be unlawful, will be reported to the proper university authorities for further action. Inappropriate activities include but are not limited to, viewing or transmitting obscene materials, harassment of any sort, and interfering with the use of these facilities by others. Concordia University will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies in their investigation of unlawful events.