Policy IT-0003: Policy for Acceptable Use of UCSC Electronic Information Resources

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All users of UCSC eIRs are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations, University and campus policies, and contractual obligations. These include, but are not limited to, the UC ECP, Section 502 of the California Penal Code, and the following specific policies and expectations. Violations may result in loss of access to eIRs, disciplinary action, and additional consequences of prosecution under the law.

The following activities are prohibited: ... Sending unsolicited commercial or bulk email (spam) or otherwise transmitting inappropriate mass messages. Note: This provision is not intended to limit the use of email or other mass messaging for official University business;