Acceptable use policy

Regulations for the use of the network and other IT resources at Mid Sweden University.

The IT resources of the university belong to Mid Sweden University and are meant to be used in the framework of the activities of the university. The IT resources may only be used by authorized users. The use of the IT resources may not interfere with existing legislation, the rules of SUNET, the regulations listed in this document or the regulations of the respective activity.

Authorized user

An authorized user is a user who has been authorized to use the IT resources of the university

• The authorization is personal and cannot be transferred to a third person
• The user identity must not be hidden when using the IT resources
• The authorization expires when the employment, studies or other link to Mid Sweden University ends
• The authorization can be withdrawn when the regulations are violated or when Mid Sweden University finds it necessary.

Use of the IT resources at Mid Sweden University

The IT resources of Mid Sweden University must not be used to spread, store or share information in an inappropriate way

• interfering with existing legislation,
• in activities that are not tied to the university,
• for purposes that may harm the university´s name or reputation,
• aiming at the marketing of products or services that are not linked to the university,
• or in any other way interfere with the university´s activities.

Equipment and network

It is not allowed to:

• attach equipment, such as switches, routers, access points or other types of network equipment,
• offer services, such as DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP using the Mid Sweden University network.

It is allowed to attach private equipment, such as mobiles or computers, to the Mid Sweden University network.

Information security and GDPR

As a user, I am also obliged to

• follow the university´s rules and regulations for information security Information security
• handle personal data in accordance with GDPR GDPR

Consequences/Sanctions

Users who breach the regulations may be suspended from further use of the computers and network of Mid Sweden University, and also suspended from their studies or work, or even fired.

Acts that are considered criminal will be reported to the police. Individuals who breach the above-mentioned regulations are personally liable in terms of consequences, sanctions or compensation.

Links:

SUNET´s regulations:
https://www.sunet.se/policy-for-tillaten-anvandning/
Information security:
https://www.miun.se/informationssakerhet
GDPR:
https://www.miun.se/en/staff/support/general-data-protection-regulation/gdpr-kurs/