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| | Most schools, employers and internet service providers (ISPs) prohibit misuse of their computers, and disciplinary action can be expected by those who harassing others or vandalize websites using someone else's property. For example, the University of Cincinnati has a strict policy against misuse of its system.<ref>http://www.uc.edu/ucit/ITpolicydefs.asp#fedlaw</ref> | | Most schools, employers and internet service providers (ISPs) prohibit misuse of their computers, and disciplinary action can be expected by those who harassing others or vandalize websites using someone else's property. For example, the University of Cincinnati has a strict policy against misuse of its system.<ref>http://www.uc.edu/ucit/ITpolicydefs.asp#fedlaw</ref> |
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| | '''Libel''' | | '''Libel''' |
| | Publication of false information that is injurious to the reputation of another is called libel and can be the basis of a lawsuit for damages. Internet communications (web pages and postings to newsgroups or mailing lists) are considered publications. | | Publication of false information that is injurious to the reputation of another is called libel and can be the basis of a lawsuit for damages. Internet communications (web pages and postings to newsgroups or mailing lists) are considered publications. |
| | + | '''INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MISUSE OF''' |
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| | + | Theft, misuse or illegal use of information technology such as computer hardware or software, electronic mail or information, voice mail, telephone, fax, including but not limited to: |
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| | + | 1) Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents, or for any other purpose. |
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| | + | 2) Unauthorized transfer or distribution of a file. |
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| | + | 3) Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password. |
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| | + | 4) Use of information technology to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or University official or with normal operations of the University. |
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| | + | 5) Use of information technology for unauthorized posting of copyrighted materials or obscenities |
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| | == Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section United States Department of Justice == | | == Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section United States Department of Justice == |