Purpose
Allegheny College provides many business tools to its employees and contractors to enhance their productivity and jobs. These tools include computers, software, communication tools (email, chat), access to internal networks (intranet), access to external networks (internet), as well as telephone systems, voice mail, fax, photocopiers, etc. Allegheny College requires that these systems be used in a responsible way, ethically, and in compliance with all legislation and other Allegheny College policies and contracts. Noncompliance could have a severe, negative impact on the college, its employees, and its students. This policy does not attempt to anticipate every situation that may arise and does not relieve anyone accessing the system of their obligation to use common sense and good judgment.