Do's and Don'ts

These guidelines provide a brief reminder of the key obligations of people using the University's IT facilities.  All users must be familiar with, and abide by, the IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy. 

Don'ts

• Don't access pornographic or obscene material or material that could offend others.
• Don't let anyone else use any of your accounts or tell anyone your password.
• Don't download videos, music or anything else that's copyrighted by other people.
• Don't use IT facilities to bully or harass other people.
• Don't install unlicensed or malicious software.
• Don't use IT facilities to advertise goods or services.

Do's

• Log out of computer systems when you have finished using them.
• Only use University IT systems for purposes relating to your study, research or work at the University.
• Remember that all use of IT facilities is logged and monitored.
• Remember that every website you visit or page that you print costs the University money.
• Think carefully about your online conduct to protect personal information.