University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Acceptable Use Practices (AUP)
Purpose
The purpose of this document, UTC Acceptable Use Practices (AUP), is to implement UT’s Use of Information Technology Resources Policy (UT Fiscal Policy No. FI0805, of UT’s Fiscal Policy Manual).
The UTC community is based on principles of honesty, academic integrity, respect for others, and respect for others’ privacy and property.
UTC seeks to:
- Protect the confidentiality of data and privacy of its users, to the extent required or allowed under federal and state law, including but not limited to the Tennessee Public Records Act;
- Safeguard the integrity of UTC data and IT resources;
- Maintain availability of UTC IT resources within a reasonable time frame;
- Preserve UTC policies regarding harassment and the safety of individuals;
- Minimize University liability from community use of IT resources;
- Appropriately respond to claims of infringement of electronically posted copies of copyrighted materials;
- Ensure that all electronic communications comply with the provisions of this AUP;
- Ensure the free exchange of ideas and support academic freedom.
