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Misuse of Computers

St. Olaf College

Speech Code Rating

Red
Speech Code Category

Internet Usage Policies
Last updated

August 9, 2023

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St. Olaf College provides computing and networking resources in order to meet the academic needs of students, faculty, and staff. Any actions which undermine this important college goal, are subject to disciplinary review. Such acts include, but are not limited to, unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted materials; facilitating others’ use of the St. Olaf computing and network resources for unethical and illegal activities; tampering with others’ accounts; wasting or damaging computer resources; breaking system security; degrading computer system performance; creating or posting material that is offensive, pornographic, libelous, or intended to harass.

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