ICT Acceptable Use Policy:

By using this computer you agree to the following acceptable usage policy:

1. I will not allow anyone else to log onto the network as me. I will not tell anyone my password, and I will not allow anyone to use my log-on details. 

2. I will not attempt to discover, change or use anyone else’s user name and password for any of the academy systems.

3. I will not attempt to access files, folders or other resources (such as printers) on the network that I do not normally have access to.

4. I will not access, or attempt to access, any form of chat program or website.

5. I will not access, or attempt to access, websites that are not suitable for use within academy.

a) Websites that let me play games online, except for those provided by my teachers. b) Websites that try to bypass the security or internet control within academy. c) Websites that contain material of an obscene, sexual or hateful nature. d) Social networking sites

6. I will not type an unsuitable word into a search engine, type an unsuitable URL into the address bar, or in any other way try to obtain access to unsuitable material or websites.

7. I understand that ‘unsuitable material’ includes games, programs not provided by the academy, music or video files (not used in coursework), offensive material, material of an obscene or sexual nature, or material that would cause distress to another person. I will not have, place, or attempt to place unsuitable material:

a) On a USB key, memory card or any other storage device. b) Anywhere on the academy network c) On a mobile phone, camera, laptop, palmtop or other device brought into academy. d) In an email or other form of communication.