Appropriate Use of Computing and Electronic Resources
TAFE Queensland recognises that computing and electronic resources are a valuable source of learning and information relevant to educational programs. These resources include videoconferencing, Internet and Intranet services provided by TAFE Queensland such as email, email lists, web browsing, website publication, chat and newsgroups (forums). You are encouraged to make use of these resources for purposes relating to study being undertaken through TAFE Queensland. However, TAFE computing and electronic resources are not to be used for purposes other than for program/course requirements unless otherwise specified within Institute procedures.
Note:
- Any misuse of computing or electronic resources is considered to be an act of misconduct and will be addressed as such. This may mean the withdrawal of access to the resources, suspension or expulsion.
- Unlawful use of computing and/or electronic resources will lead to legal action being taken.
TAFE Queensland reserves the right to:- moderate access to Internet and Intranet services, including the filtering of websites
- monitor and record all usage of its computer networks, including its Intranet and Internet services
- access a student email account where it is considered that there may have been misuse of the email system
- take disciplinary action when breaches of expected behaviour occur
TAFE Queensland Student Rules 2007
15.1 Criminal Offences - Electronic Resources
Commonwealth and State laws relating to written communications apply equally to email messages and the Internet. These include laws relating to:
- downloading, uploading, copying, storing or distributing child pornography
- downloading, uploading, copying, storing or distributing software applications or other material with content that is illegal
- breaching copyright such as unlicensed copying of a computer program
- intercepting, attempting to steal or alter data (hacking), unlawfully accessing, altering, or falsifying electronic documents or programs
- using communication and information devices for defamation, illegal gambling, fraudulent
misrepresentation and unauthorised recording
15.2 Unlawful Use - Violations of State or Federal law - Electronic Resources
Unlawful use relates to:
- unauthorised use of documentation that would normally require payment of a fee for use
- accessing or downloading website materials or files or transmitting material that is defamatory
- accessing, displaying, disseminating or storing obscene or offensive material including abusive, pornographic, profane or sexually oriented material
- using Internet technologies to access or disseminate the use of illegal drugs, dangerous materials or other illegal activity; or material that promotes hatred or discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender or sexual preference
Threatening letters or unsolicited advertising, false or defamatory statements must not be posted or published on the Internet - using electronic resources to stalk or harass anyone