Old Dominion University
Information Technology Standard
10.1.0 Disciplinary Action Standard
Date of Current Revision or Creation: | November 1, 2021 |
The purpose of an Information Technology Standard is to specify requirements for compliance with Old Dominion University Information Technology policies, other University policies, as well as applicable laws and regulations. Standards may include business principles, best practices, technical standards, migration and implementation strategies, that direct the design, deployment and management of information technology.
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Purpose
The purpose of this compliance standard is to establish general rules for how violations of information technology security policy and standards are handled.
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Definitions
Information Technology Resources are defined as computers, telecommunication equipment, networks, automated data processing, databases, the Internet, printing, management information systems, and related information, equipment, goods, and services.
Data Users/Users - Individuals and organizations that access Institutional Data and Information in order to perform their assigned duties or to fulfill their role in the University community.
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Standards Statement
Disciplinary Action
An information technology security violation is a serious offense that may result in the withdrawal of access and may subject the user to disciplinary action or academic sanctions consistent with University policies and procedures.
Disciplinary actions or academic sanctions will be assessed in accordance with the following:
- Violations of IT security policy by a faculty member will be the basis for disciplinary action in accordance with the policy on Faculty Sanctions.
- Violations of IT security policy by a faculty administrator will be the basis for disciplinary action in accordance with the Board of Visitors Policy on Administrative and Professional Faculty.
- Violations of IT security policy by a staff member will be the basis for disciplinary action in accordance with Human Resources Policy 1.60 Standards of Conduct.
- Violations of IT security policy by a student will be the basis for disciplinary action in accordance with BOV Policy 1590 Code of Student Conduct.
Old Dominion University reserves the right to revoke any user's access privileges at any time for violations of policy, standards and/or conduct that disrupts the normal operation of information technology resources. Authority may be exercised without notice.
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Procedures, Guidelines & Other Related Information
Federal and State Law
BOV Policy 1450 Faculty Sanctions
BOV Policy 1490 on Administrative and Professional Faculty
BOV Policy 1530 Code of Student Conduct
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History
Date
Responsible Party
Action
October 2009
ITAC/CIO
Reaffirmed
October 2010
ITAC/CIO
Reaffirmed
October 2011
ITAC/CIO
Reaffirmed
October 2012
ITAC/CIO
Reaffirmed
January 31 2013
IT Policy Office
Related information updated.
Numbering revision
August 2015 IT Policy Office/ISO Updated links, definitions. Three year review, reaffirmed. August 2018 IT Policy Office/ISO Updated links, definitions. Three year review, reaffirmed. November 2021 IT Policy Office/ISO Updated links. Three-year review, reaffirmed.