IT Policy & Procedures

Index

• University Policies Relating to Information Technology
• CSU System-wide Policies
• International, Federal, State and Local Law
  • International Law
  • The Laws of Other Nations
  • Federal Law
  • California State Law
  • Local Law

University Policies Relating to Information Technology

• CSU Channel Islands Internet Use Policy (PDF, 164KB)
• Policy on Responsible Use of Information Technology Resources (PDF, 268KB)
• Policy on Computer Related Crimes (PDF, 124KB)
• Policy on Confidentiality and Security (PDF, 130KB)

CSU System-wide Policies

• CENIC CalREN-2 Acceptable Use Policy (http://www.cenic.org/CR2_aup.html)

International, Federal, State and Local Law

Users must obey all laws which have jurisdiction over them. Violation of applicable laws is not permitted and will be referred to appropriate authorities.

Violations of any policy or law may be reported to abuse@csuci.edu. Criminal and/or University Policy violations will be referred to the appropriate authorities.

Some examples of the applicable laws which could apply to information technology resources at CSU Channel Islands are shown below.  Laws other than those listed below may also be applicable.

International Law

The United States has treaties and conventions with other nations that are binding to those who fall within their jurisdiction. Please visit http://www.un.org/ for more information.

The Laws of Other Nations

Many other nations have laws, such as slander and libel, which are much stricter than those in the United States.  Be aware that any statement made or actions performed could affect any assets within that country.  Also, future travel through such countries could open yourself up to prosecution under their laws for statements made or actions performed at an earlier time outside that country's sphere of influence.

Federal Law

Federal Law information can be found at:

• http://thomas.loc.gov/
• http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/index.html

U.S. Code Title 18

• Chapter 110 Sec. 2252. Certain activities relating to material involving the sexual exploitation of minors
• Chapter 119. -- Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications
  • Sec. 2510. Definitions
  • Sec. 2511. Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic ...
  • Sec. 2512. Manufacture, distribution, possession, and advertising ...
  • Sec. 2513. Confiscation of wire, oral, or electronic communication ...
  • Sec. 2514. Repealed. Pub. L. 91-452, title II, Sec. 227- a , Oct. ...
  • Sec. 2515. Prohibition of use as evidence of intercepted wire or ...
  • Sec. 2516. Authorization for interception of wire, oral, or ...
  • Sec. 2516. Authorization for interception of wire, oral, or ...
  • Sec. 2517. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted ...
  • Sec. 2518. Procedure for interception of wire, oral, or electronic ...
  • Sec. 2519. Reports concerning intercepted wire, oral, or electronic ...
  • Sec. 2520. Recovery of civil damages authorized ...
  • Sec. 2521. Injunction against illegal interception ...
• Chapter 121 -- Stored Wire and Electronic Communications and Transactions Record Access
  • Sec. 1465. Transportation of obscene matters for sale or distribution
  • Sec. 2701. Unlawful access to stored communications
  • Sec. 2702. Disclosure of contents
  • Sec. 2703. Requirements for governmental access
  • Sec. 2704. Backup preservation
  • Sec. 2705. Delayed notice
  • Sec. 2706. Cost reimbursement
  • Sec. 2707. Civil action
  • Sec. 2708. Exclusivity of remedies
  • Sec. 2709. Counterintelligence access to telephone toll and ...
  • Sec. 2710. Wrongful disclosure of video tape rental or sale records
  • Sec. 2711. Definitions for chapter

U.S. Code Title 47 -- Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs

• Chapter 5 -- Wire or Radio Communication
  • Subchapter II -- Common Carriers

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• US Code (USC): http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:+20USC1232
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/34cfr99_03.html

California State Law

California State Law information can be located at: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/.

NOTE: Other state laws may apply when dealing with users within those states or when transactions are made via those states.

• California Business and Professions Code
  • Section 17511.1 -- Unsolicited commercial email
  • Section 17538.4 -- Unsolicited commercial email
  • Section 17538.45 -- Unsolicited commercial email
• California Penal Code
  • Section 311 -- Obscene material definitions
  • Section 311.1 -- Child pornography
  • Section 311.2 -- Punishment and penalties for violation of PC 311
  • Section 311.3 -- Punishment and penalties for violation of PC 311
  • Section 311.4 -- Punishment and penalties for violation of PC 311
  • Section 311.10 -- Child pornography
  • Section 311.11 -- Child pornography
  • Section 502 -- California Computer Crime Law
  • Section 502.01 -- Property subject to forfeiture
  • Section 502.7 -- Fraudulent use
  • Section 502.8 -- Illegal telecommunications equipment
  • Section 556-556.4 -- Advertising on government property
  • Section 653m -- Intent to annoy or harass
  • Section 1203.047 -- Punishment and penalties for violation of PC 502
  • Section 1203.048 -- Punishment and penalties for violation of PC 502
• State of California Senate Bill 1386
  • Full law text: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/01-02/bill/sen/sb_1351-1400/sb_1386_bill_20020926_chaptered.html
• Information Practices Act Of 1977
  • Full law text: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=civ&codebody=1798&hits=20
• California Public Records Act
  • Full law text: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=gov&codebody=public+records+act&hits=20
  • Summary: http://www.thefirstamendment.org/capra.html

Local Law

The local laws governing the City of Camarillo and Ventura County may apply to use of CSU Channel Islands information technology resources.  Other local laws may apply when connecting from or dealing with users of those other localities.

 

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