daineseman
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I've recently become concerned because my university network's terms and conditions state that they can monitor any emails sent or files transferred whenever I'm logged into the wifi network. I have to enter my username and password whenever connect to the network so this means that any activity that is done can be traced to me.
However, can anyone advise whether this means that they the moderators can actually download full files that I have downloaded in the past or see any private emails that I have sent? I have been sending and receiving some very confidential information in the past week, so obviously this is a course for concern for me.
Here is the extract from the terms and conditions I'm referring to:
Records & Monitoring
Note that everything that is done using the campus WiFi network is automatically recorded and stored. These records (of web sites visited, files transferred, emails sent, etc.) are not actively monitored, but if any misuse is suspected, they may be checked (in accordance with University regulations) to find out exactly what any user was using the network for at any given time. If you keep within the acceptable use guidelines specified above, your records will never be looked at.
Misuse of the network facilities including, but not limited to, those listed above will regarded as a serious disciplinary matter within the hall. Misuse will result in the immediate termination of your network access. It may also result in disciplinary action being taken by the University authorities or even the UK police.
IT Services staff oversee and monitor your usage of network facilities. Under exceptional circumstances, and with permission from the Warden, ITS personnel may be authorised to inspect a particular computer on site (including the data and services running on it). In such cases, the registered user will be required to co-operate with the inspection (for example, by providing any passwords required).
However, can anyone advise whether this means that they the moderators can actually download full files that I have downloaded in the past or see any private emails that I have sent? I have been sending and receiving some very confidential information in the past week, so obviously this is a course for concern for me.
Here is the extract from the terms and conditions I'm referring to:
Records & Monitoring
Note that everything that is done using the campus WiFi network is automatically recorded and stored. These records (of web sites visited, files transferred, emails sent, etc.) are not actively monitored, but if any misuse is suspected, they may be checked (in accordance with University regulations) to find out exactly what any user was using the network for at any given time. If you keep within the acceptable use guidelines specified above, your records will never be looked at.
Misuse of the network facilities including, but not limited to, those listed above will regarded as a serious disciplinary matter within the hall. Misuse will result in the immediate termination of your network access. It may also result in disciplinary action being taken by the University authorities or even the UK police.
IT Services staff oversee and monitor your usage of network facilities. Under exceptional circumstances, and with permission from the Warden, ITS personnel may be authorised to inspect a particular computer on site (including the data and services running on it). In such cases, the registered user will be required to co-operate with the inspection (for example, by providing any passwords required).
