Appropriate ICT use for students
As a Curtin student you are given access to the University's ICT services and facilities to help you study, research and work more effectively. However the University will impose severe disciplinary penalties on you, which may include suspension or termination of enrolment, dismissal and/or criminal prosecution, if you use these privileges inappropriately or do not abide by Curtin policies and procedures. If you break any law of the Commonwealth of Australia or the state of Western Australia you will be reported to the relevant authorities and criminal or civil prosecution may ensue.
The University logs most things that are done via its Internet services including email. Curtin also monitors Internet use daily and periodically will review files stored on Curtin computers and servers.
If you are using your own computer to access the Curtin network and Internet services, the University also reserves the right to check what you have downloaded and stored, if it has reasonable grounds for believing that you may have infringed copyright or done some other illegal act.
While at the University you must not use either your own computer or Curtin's ICT services and facilities to:
- Use another person's identity or authorisation code
- Share accounts/passwords
- Store software and pre-purchased or rented videos, audio tapes, CD or DVD material on Curtin ICT facilities without the expressed permission of the copyright owner.
- Hack into, meddle with or damage any other computer or service or use any hacker tool without written permission from the University
- Harass or obstruct any person using ICT facilities and services
- Do anything dishonest or illegal, including viewing, sending or giving access to material defined as prohibited or objectionable, or giving a person under 18 access to restricted material.
Additionally, participation in the following activities should be demonstrably associated with current study, research programs or business activities:
- Viewing and/or downloading of movie and video material, including trailers and sample clips
- Accessing and/or downloading of music, including MP3s
- Listening to music / radio through the internet
- Watching online news broadcasts
- Accessing and/or downloading adult material, including pornography
Additionally, Curtin has a policy of zero tolerance to the accessing and downloading of pornography, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that it is required for teaching, learning or research purposes.
Curtin policies relating to appropriate use of ICT:
- ICT Manual [.pdf] - contains all current ICT related polices and procedures
- Information on copyright for students
- Curtin IT Services for Students
If you have any concerns ask at an Abacus Lab or contact Student Central.
