Rules on Computing in the Department

The use of computers in the Department is governed by various Departmental Rules, approved by the Department Council, covering:

• General Rules and Guidelines (all users should read at least this)
• Network rules which apply to all systems attached to the Department’s network
• Email Rules
• Web Server and Web Page rules
• Software Licensing and Licence Record Keeping
• Copyright Rules
• Central Computing System restrictions, eg during timetabled classes;
• Administrative Access Policy

The Department’s computer systems are also covered by the University’s rules and by national rules and laws:

• UIS policies and guidelines, including the rules governing the use of the University’s Data Network (CUDN)
• The use of the national network JANET.
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – contact the Department’s Data Protection Officer for more information.
• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. (See the Administrative Access Policy).
• There are also UIS rules and guidelines on many of these topics as applied to their systems.

Note that the University has a policy on “whistle-blowing” which you may find helpful if you become aware of someone else misusing our computer systems.