Section 1. Application
The WCC Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Guests applies to any person who uses any device on campus, whether it is college-owned or personal, to connect to the wired or wireless College Network, or to access any college-supported system.
Section 2. Requirements
1. Users may not connect personal devices to the wired College Network without express written permission from Technology Support Services.
2. All devices connected to the wired College Network must have updated malware/anti-virus protection and ensure any downloaded content is scanned and safe from malicious software.
3. Users must not attempt to access any data, documents, email correspondence, or programs contained on systems for which they do not have authorization.
4. Users must not share their account(s) passwords, or any other Personally Identifiable Information.
5. Users must not make unauthorized copies or share copyrighted or college-owned software or download, install, or distribute software to college-owned devices.
6. Users must not purposely engage in activity that is illegal according to local, state or federal law.
7. Users accessing the wired or wireless College Network must only access Internet-streaming sites as consistent with the mission of the institution, for the minimum amount of time necessary.
8. College-owned resources must not be used for personal benefit, political activity, unsolicited advertising, unauthorized fund raising, personal business ventures, or for the solicitation of performance of any activity that is prohibited by any local, state or federal law.
9. Users have a responsibility to promptly report any incidents of possible misuse or violation of the Acceptable Use Policy, along with the theft, loss, or unauthorized disclosure of information.
Section 3. Violations
Any violation of these regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should a guest commit any violation of this policy, access privileges may be revoked and/or appropriate legal action may be initiated.
Section 4. Privacy Disclaimer
Wilson Community College provides no expectation of user privacy when connecting any device (college owned or personal) to the College Network or accessing a college-supported system. All users waive any right to privacy of any stored content or communications which are transmitted over the College Network. The College has a right to monitor suspected unethical behavior. Accordingly, the College reserves the right to access and disclose the contents of communication and stored files on a need-to-know basis. Confidential information will only be disclosed in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, i.e. FERPA, GLBA, PCI compliance. Users should recognize that under some circumstances, as a result of investigations, subpoenas, or lawsuits, the College may be required by law to disclose the contents of stored files or communications transmitted over the College Network.
Wilson Community College is not liable for loss or damage to files or the functionality of a personally owned device when connected to the College Network or a college-supported system.
Section 5. Acknowledgement of Policy Wilson Community College publishes this AUP for Guests on the College website. Use of the College Network, wired or wireless, or accessing a college-supported system through a college-issued account represents implied agreement to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy for Guests.
Adopted by the WCC Technology and Distance Learning Committee on 5/25/21.