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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing and Judicial
Code
Distribution of Copyrighted Material via
University Network
Downloading or distributing copyrighted
material, such as music, videos, movies,
games, or photographs, across the University
computer network system via e-mail, FTP,
www, Chat, ICQ, etc., is illegal and in
violation of federal, state, and local laws,
including the University Judicial Code.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
continuously monitors the University network
for illegal use. Once it is determined that
illegal activity is taking place:
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ITS captures the evidence from the
network stream.
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ITS shuts down the network port(s) in
the room where the activity is occurring. The port(s) will remain shut
down pending the outcome of a judicial
hearing.
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ITS notifies the Public Safety
Investigator and turns over the evidence
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Public Safety investigator notifies the
student(s) usually within three business
days.
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The investigator interviews the
student(s) and files charges with the
Judicial Office.
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