Appropriate use policy
The E-mail and Internet systems are provided by Curtin Singapore for students as a tool to assist in their learning. These systems, including all equipment and contents (however stored) are the property of Curtin Singapore.
Misuse of electronic communication systems may result in disciplinary action. The form and severity of such action will depend on the circumstances, but may include monitoring of use, loss of access, suspension or expulsion from Curtin Singapore. The following are examples of prohibited use:
- Accessing, storing or communicating obscene or offensive material, for example any inflammatory, pornographic or violent material or any message, joke or form which violates any law or Curtin Singapore's harassment policies regarding racial, sexual or other forms of harassment or creates an intimidating or hostile study environment.
- Use of the Curtin Singapore's communications system for personal commercial benefit, including setting up or running a business.
- Accessing, storing or communicating confidential Curtin Singapore material or information.
- Accessing, storing or communicating material in a way that violates Curtin Singapore's or any other person's copyright or other intellectual property rights.
- Communicating personal views on social, political, religious or other matters for purposes unrelated to study with Curtin Singapore.
- Transmitting of chain letters or petitions, spamming etc.
- Communicating any information or material that could damage the reputation of Curtin Singapore or any other person, including information or material which degrades or criticises the motives or ethics of any person.
- Communicating anonymously or under any name other than your own.
- Wagering or betting.
- Accessing or attempting to access another person's website or system without their permission.
- Curtin Singapore is not responsible for technical problems associated with any web-based E-mail services. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Monitoring of electronic communication systems is limited to duly authorised investigations by the IT Administrator or delegated personnel.
- Curtin Singapore's IT Administrator is authorised to monitor and log details of E-mail and Internet usage by students to monitor compliance with Curtin Singapore policies and legal requirements.
- Curtin Singapore's senior management team or delegates have authority to access these logs with respect to students within their area or responsibility.
- Curtin Singapore abides by legislative and regulatory requirements to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of student information. In particular, Curtin Singapore will use its best efforts not to disclose the contents of any E-mails or browsing logs to any third party, unless required by law to do so, or with the consent of the student.
- Students must comply with Curtin Singapore's system protocols, policies and procedures.
