Acceptable Use Policy

Framingham State University’s computing and electronic communication resources are the property of the University and are made available to authorized users for teaching, learning, research, administration, public service and other approved purposes. Protecting and preserving the University’s computing and electronic resources is a cooperative effort that requires each member of the University community to act responsibly and guard against abuses. This policy is established in an effort to help users understand what is required of them in exchange for the privilege of access to these resources. It sets guidelines regarding the issues of privacy and respect for property, ownership of data, system security, and responsible use in ways that are ethical and that demonstrate academic integrity and respect for others who share these shared resources.