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Responsible Use of Computing

Central Michigan University

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Internet Usage Policies
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October 24, 2023

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The University respects the rights of users to express their own opinions in their personal communications using the computer systems. To preserve the privacy, availability, and integrity of CMU computing resources, and to protect all users' rights to an open exchange of ideas and information, this policy sets forth the responsibilities of each member of the CMU community relative to the use of these resources.
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A number of actions are specifically forbidden: ... sending chain letters....
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Users must not use CMU email or other technology to send unsolicited commercial email as defined in Michigan’s UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL E-MAIL PROTECTION ACT.

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