IT Services Policies

Anti-Virus Policy

A virus is a piece of potentially malicious programming code that will cause some unexpected or undesirable event. Viruses can be transmitted via e-mail or instant messaging attachments, downloadable Internet files, USB's, and CDs.

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Backup Policy - End User

This policy refers to the backing up of data that resides on individual PCs, PDAs, laptop computers, and other such devices. Responsibility for backing up data on local desktop systems or laptops rests solely with the individual user.

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Banner Access Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that access to Banner Data is managed and controlled,
safeguarding it from inappropriate use and tampering..

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Conditions of Use of Computing & Networking Facilities

The Committee approved Paper CITC1/04/6 Use of Computing and Networking Facilities (Revised).

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Dial-Up Services Policy

Dial-Up Network Access provides users with the full range of services. The computer is assigned with a temporary IP address and becomes a node on the Network. Applications such as FTP (file transfer), Netscape (Web browser) and Pegasus (mail client) can be run over a PPP (point-to-point) link.

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Email Policy - Distribution

The all-staff and all-student email distribution lists contain the email addresses of all University staff members and students respectively. Any news or announcements through email that requires the attention of all University staff and students is distributed through these lists. Only a few people have the privilege to moderate the emails before it is actually distributed using all-staff and all-student distribution list.

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Email Policy - End User

Electronic mail (Email) has become a major means of communication for the University of the South Pacific Email use raises a number of issues including privacy of messages, email address publication, rights of discovery, acceptable use, harassment and storage.

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Email Policy - Public Mailing List

The purpose of this policy is provide guidelines for the University of the South Pacific (USP) on how to manage the creating and monitoring of online public forums and email distribution lists.

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Email Policy - Student

This policy defines the guiding rules and regulations applying to the students of the university using the emailing facility.

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Internet Policy

Guiding Principles and Issues have been addressed in the above stated policy. The inherent nature of the Internet is one of open and free content creation and access. Given this, and accepted principles of collegiate freedom, the University does not wish to implement any policies that infringe with such principles.

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Personal Data Backup Recovery Policy

This policy refers to the terms USP staff, students and visitors must adhere to concerning the backing up of electronic data that resides on any ICT equipment owned by The University of the South Pacific, namely PC's, workstations, laptops, etc.

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Software Application Development Policy

The objective of this policy is to create an environment for the meaningful and consistent application development to attain high quality results.

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Software Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish standards of conduct with respect to software acquisition, copying, transfer and use. Inform all University of the South Pacific "users" of the seriousness of software misuse, and set out disciplinary procedures for such misuse.

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Staff-Owned Computing Equipment Policy

This Policy is for senior staffs that require a computer to effectively carry out their duties and the University is unable to provide suitable equipment and the staff is prepared to use their own equipment.  The University has put in place the above policy.

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Telecommunications Policy

This Telecommunications Policy is to guide or advise staff and students of the University of the South Pacific of the University's policy and guidelines for the use of university owned or leased telecommunications services or facilities.

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Third Party Access Policy

The Purpose of the USP Third-Party Access Policy is to establish the rules for third-party access to USP information systems and the computer room, third-party responsibilities, and protection of USP information.

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User Password Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set a standard for creating, protecting, and changing passwords such that they are strong, secure, and protected.

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Wireless Access Policy

The purpose of this policy is to limit and restrict the number of wireless access points connecting to University of the South Pacific's internal network or related technology resources via any means involving wireless technology.

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