Monitoring, Reporting, Violation, and Sanctions
A. Monitoring
The University may, but is not required to, monitor use, deny access, or otherwise prevent inappropriate use of IT Resources. If violations of this Policy are found, the University may initiate charges and impose appropriate sanctions per the process applicable to the User's status at the University (i.e., student, employee).
B. Reporting
Users must report violations of this Policy and any potential security or other breaches. Reporting of any such violations or other issues involving the inappropriate use of IT Resources should be referred to:
- The Dean of Students (or delegate) if the alleged offender is a student on any campus except students at the School of Law;
- The Academic Dean (or delegate) of the School of Law, if the alleged offender is a law school student;
- The appropriate Academic Dean or Provost if the alleged offender is a faculty member;
- The Area Vice President, if the alleged offender is an administrator;
- The Vice President of Human Resources (or delegate), if the alleged offender is any other employee who does not fall into any of the above categories;
- The Vice President for Development and University Relations, if the alleged offender is an alumnus of the University; or
- The Vice President and Chief Information Officer and the Associate Vice President for Information Technology/CISO for all other alleged offenders.
C. Violations
A violation of this policy is considered a breach of the University's principles, objectives, and standards. Depending on the severity of the conduct, it also may violate the University's other policies or local, state, federal, or international law. The University may impose penalties ranging from terminating the User's access to the IT Resources to disciplinary review and non-reappointment, discharge, or dismissal. In cases involving egregious violations, the University may institute legal action or cooperate with a lawsuit brought by applicable authorities or third parties.
D. Sanctions
Users who violate this Policy are subject to sanctions imposed by the University.
Sanctions against students are listed in the Fordham University Student Handbook. Additional information is available on University policies, Residential Life policies, and academic policies in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Faculty are subject to disciplinary action, including reprimand, suspension, and dismissal, as stipulated in Article IV of the University Statutes.
Administrators and staff are subject to disciplinary action under their respective handbooks and collective bargaining agreements.
Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, sanctions can range from various levels of warnings to immediate termination of employment or enrollment.
The University will exercise good faith in enforcing this Policy. It will respect the academic freedom to which Users are entitled, to the extent permitted by the University's legal rights and obligations.
Under no circumstances shall the University be liable to any User or third party for any violation, including any illegal or improper acts committed by any User using IT Resources.