IT/ICT Facility Usage Rules

  • Passwords are the sole responsibility of the user and must not be disclosed to other persons for any reason. Passwords should be regarded as personal property. A user is responsible for all actions carried out on the network with their password.

  • No multiple logons to the network by students or staff are allowed for any reason. Users are only authorised to logon to one workstation at a time

  • The use of a password not belonging to the user shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

  • Attempts to access unauthorised areas of the network shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

  • Attempts to install or run unauthorised software on workstations or servers shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

  • Attempts to alter the configuration of workstations or servers shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

  • Using the school e-mail system to send unsolicited, and, or abusive messages shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

  • Attempts to access unsuitable web sites through the school's Internet connection shall be treated as an abuse of IT/ICT facilities.

    Sanctions

  • Violations of the above rules will result in a temporary or permanent ban from the network.

  • Additional disciplinary action may be added in line with existing practice on inappropriate language or behaviour.

  • When applicable, police or local authorities may be involved.