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E-mail & Computing
E-mail & Computing

Columbia University maintains certain policies with regard to the use and security of its computer systems, networks and information resources. All users of these facilities are expected to be familiar with these policies and the consequences of violation.

Computer and Acceptable Use Policy
The University's underlying computing and network policy. The links below expand on particular facets of policy.

Personal Responsibility
You are personally responsible for what you do on the network as a member of the Columbia community—from respecting copyright to securing your computer against viruses and worms.

Copyright Policy
You must respect copyright. Copyright protection covers any original work of authorship. Even ordinary e-mail messages, in fact, just about any work you come across online is likely to be protected by copyright.

Network Bandwidth
Quotas are imposed on network use to ensure proper functioning of the network for the entire University community.

Domain Names
The policy and procedure governing the creation of domain names for Columbia University entities and affiliates.

Mass E-mail Procedures
Policy and procedures for using University broadcast e-mail lists obtaining permission to send e-mail messages to persons in in more than one school or administrative unit.

Authentication Policy
Creation of any program, Web form, or other mechanism that asks for a Columbia user identity and password, e.g. UNI, CUNIX ID, is prohibited except by using the methods documented here.

Information Security Statement
Any person or organization using or providing information resources has a responsibility to maintain and safeguard these assets.



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