The purpose of this document is to establish and promote the ethical, legal, and secure use of computing and electronic communications
for all members of the University community.
The University cherishes freedom of expression, the diversity of values and perspectives inherent in an academic institution, the right to
acknowledgment, and the value of privacy for all members of the Duke community. At the same time, the University may find it necessary to
access and disclose information from computer and network users' accounts to the extent required by law, to uphold contractual obligations
or other applicable University policies, or to diagnose and correct technical problems. For this reason, the ultimate privacy of messages
and files cannot be ensured. In addition, system failures may lead to loss of data, so users should not assume that their messages and files
are secure.
Neither the University nor its agents restrict the content of material transported across its networks. While the University does not
position itself as a censor, it reserves the right to limit access to its networks or to remove material stored or posted on University
computers when applicable University policies, contractual obligations, or state or federal laws are violated. Alleged violations will
receive the same academic due process as any other alleged violation of University policy, contractual obligations, or state or federal laws.