THE COMPUTER SERVICE'S CODE OF GOOD CONDUCT
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The University has a set of Rules and a security policy governing the use of 
electronic information systems. In addition, the University's Information 
Systems Committee has issued the following Code of Good Conduct and Practice. 
This has been compiled with the use of computer laboratories in mind, but much 
will also apply in general terms to the use of computers in offices. These 
guidelines do not constitute a set of rules, but are an indication of expected 
behaviour and good practice when using the computing facilities.

The following have been extracted from the Code of Conduct.


1.      What you may use the University's Computer Equipment for

	Computers are provided for academic purposes or for University 
	business. There  is no objection to your making reasonable use for 
	personal purposes such as  electronic mail or preparing CVs, providing 
	you observe the following code.

   o 	Don't waste materials, or waste time on the computers to the 
	detriment of others.

   o    Don't send offensive, or unsolicited "junk", or nuisance mail. Also 
   	remember mail might accidentally reach somebody for whom it was not 
   	intended.

   o    Your use must be lawful, honest and decent, and must have regard to the 
   	rights and sensitivities of other people. This means that any use that 
   	is obscene or with the intent of annoying or offending somebody else is 
   	forbidden.

   o    Don't use University computers for commercial gain.

   o    The law requires that you don't hold any information in electronic form 
   	about living persons unless you  are registered to do so.


2.      Respect Computer Laboratories

   o    Please be considerate of other computer users - avoid excessive noise 	
   	or other nuisance.


3.      Using the Network

   o    Never attempt to gain access to an account (username or file store) on 
   	another computer unless you have been given permission to do so. If you 
   	do you are breaking the law.


4.      Look After Your Usernames and Passwords

   o    It's your responsibility to keep your username secure. Never allow 
   	anyone else access to it.

   o    Keep your password secret; don't use your name, your partner's name, 
   	your car registration or anything else that someone might guess. If you 
   	have to write it down, disguise it. Change your password regularly. If 
   	you think someone might have watched you typing it in, change it 
   	immediately.

   o    It's safer to use a different password for every computer username #
   	allocated to you.

   o    Don't leave a logged-in session unattended, even for a moment.

   o    Make sure you log out when you finish using the computer.

   o    Never use anyone else's account, with or without their permission.


5.      Look After Your Data

   o    Read the messages displayed at log-in; this facility is intended to 
   	warn you of any imminent service interruptions.


6.      Rules and Discipline

	You are bound by the University's Rules for Use of Electronic 
	Information Systems You will have received a copy when you joined the 
	University. You should ensure you are familiar with these Rules. You 
	can obtain another copy from Reception in the Computer Centre.

	The Security Policy for Electronic Information Systems is also 
	available from the Computer Centre.

	If you break the Rules:

   	o    Your permission to use University computers may be withdrawn.

   	o    You are also liable to disciplinary action under University
             procedures.

	If you believe you have been treated unfairly you have the right of 
	appeal to the University Dean or Deputy Dean (if a student) or the 
	University Secretary (if not a student).