Reminder about file sharing of copyrighted materials
A machine in Desktop Services was recently identified as being involved in illegal possession and/or distribution of copyrighted material. The machine’s identity and location has been tracked down to the Dell machine being used by student employees who work in the tech area. The machine has since been reformatted. All questionable material and file sharing software has been removed and IRT has been updated. I do appreciate that the material has been removed from the computer but it does not excuse the fact that it was there.
Because this machine is one of ours I need to remind everyone that making copyrighted material available for distribution in any manner that violates copyright law (e.g., illegal file sharing) is against University policy.
The machines in that area are only to be used to log in to Oompa to track and update repairs and for research purposes. In addition any personal machines brought into work are also subject to University policy. There will be zero tolerance for any student caught participating in illegal possession or distribution of copyrighted material.
Please be aware that this also applies to your personal computers, since many of you will use them at work.