Monash University Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1995
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Faculty Information
Code of ethics
The computing profession, like others, conforms to a strict code of
ethics which covers such matters as the improper and illegal use of computers
and the use of powers which members of the profession enjoy in respect of
access to information belonging to others. Because it is possible for the
uninformed to breach the code of ethics or the law as it relates to computers,
software and copyright, students are strongly advised to become acquainted with
the regulations and the code of ethics published by the Australian Computer
Society. Copies will be made available to students free of charge. In
particular, students in computing should be aware that disciplinary action will
be taken against those detected interfering with the operation of the
university's computer equipment, interfering with the computer programs and
data belonging to others, using unlicensed programs or breaching copyright by
copying software which they do not own or do not have a licence to use. It is
the university's policy to refer evidence of criminal activity associated with
the use of computers to the police, ie `hacking' may well lead to prosecution
as opposed to disciplinary action by the university.
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