Acceptable Use
1. General Principles for Use
Use of Sabah.Net must be consistent with the vision, mission and
objectives of Sabah.Net.
Sabah.Net is a Government resource, and use
thereof is subject to the same rules as other Government resources. Each individual with
Sabah.Net access is responsible for controlling its use.
All federal and state laws concerning
computers, networks, and personal conduct apply when using Sabah.Net. Users are
accountable for their conduct under applicable government policies and procedures. Users
of Sabah.Net must act responsibly, respecting the rights of other users, maintaining the
security of network resources, preserving the integrity of data, and complying with all
pertinent licensing and contractual agreements. Responsible behaviour also includes common
sense preventive measures such as checking all downloaded files for computer viruses, and
reporting suspected or potential security violations to management. Established internal
publishing policies, regulations, standards and guidelines used for traditional paper
publishing are generally applicable to all forms of online publishing. Web page and other
online document publishers are responsible for the content of the pages they publish and
are expected to abide by the highest standards of quality and responsibility.
Information accessed through Sabah.Net
should be viewed as proprietary (i.e., subject to copyright laws, trademarks, etc.) unless
specifically stated otherwise by the owners or holders of rights.
The downloading of any software products via
Sabah.Net may be subject to licensing and contractual agreements. Distribution of
software within or between state agencies are subject to software and system policies.
E-Mail messages are considered public
records and are therefore legally discoverable and subject to record retention policies.
The content of files or services made
available through Sabah.Net are the responsibility of the persons creating them and the
organisation for which they work. It is the organisation's responsibility to make these
individuals aware of all applicable Federal laws, State laws and agency policies and to
review content for compliance with them.
As a user of Sabah.Net, you may access other
networks (and/or the computer systems attached to those networks). Each network or system
has its own set of policies and procedures. Actions allowed on one network may be
forbidden on other networks. It is the user's responsibility to abide by the policies and
procedures of these other networks.
The network is a shared resource and users
must be mindful of the impact their activities have on network resources and other users.
For example, a user with a need to frequently move large files across Sabah.Net should
consider scheduling this to occur during off hours so as not to degrade network
performance.
As a user, it is important to identify
yourself clearly and accurately in all electronic communications. Concealing or
misrepresenting your name or affiliation to mask irresponsible or offensive behaviour is a
serious abuse. Using identifiers of other individuals as your own constitutes fraud.
Users should be aware that commercial
service providers are not required to provide notification when fees are charged for
services. Incurring such fees is subject to State agency procurement procedures.
2. Encouraged Uses
Sabah.Net is intended to speed communications in State Government. It is
also intended to reduce paper, postage, and labour costs related to printing, mailing,
faxing, and use of courier services. Following is a list of encouraged uses of
Sabah.Net.
E-Mail. Sending and
receiving electronic mail (e-mail) for job related messages will be the most common use of
Sabah.Net. Word processing documents, reports, spreadsheets, maps, etc., can be
distributed via the e-mail facilities of Sabah.Net. Most federal government agencies are
now accessible via the Internet. Private companies and non-profit organisations, as well
as individual citizens, will be able to conduct official business with State agencies via
electronic mail at subsequent stages.
Research. Sabah.Net provides
access to on-line information sources that provide current, specialised information useful
to State agencies.
Technical Assistance.
Sabah.Net can be very useful in resolving technical problems with computer hardware and
software. You can use Sabah.Net to communicate with vendors, obtain meeting and seminar
information, and get questions answered. Many software manufacturers now provide on-line
access to software updates.
File Transfers. File
transfer is one of the basic operations made possible by "inter-networking." You
can use Sabah.Net and the Internet to move data and text files from one computer to
another, from one agency to another, or from one state or country to another.
Networking and Collaboration. Sabah.Net
and the Internet facilitate collaboration with other organisations, states, and the
federal government about initiatives and projects of interest to Sabah. Staff in State
agencies, other states, and elsewhere, can provide valuable assistance on policy issues
and administrative problems. Virtual organisations can be created to work on multi-agency
issues and problems by creating electronic workgroups.
Respond to State Public Access
Mandates. Sabah.Net and the Internet can be used to provide public access to
State government information and services.
Business Support Services. Sabah.Net
and the Internet can be used for day-to-day business transactions with vendors and
customers when they are available.
3. Unacceptable Uses
The use of Sabah.Net for illegal or
inappropriate purposes is prohibited. Illegal activities are violations of local, state,
and/or federal laws and regulations. Inappropriate uses are violations of the intended use
of the network, as defined in this document.
Sabah.Net is not to be used for
unauthorised access to any computer system, application or service.
It is not acceptable to use Sabah.Net to
interfere with or disrupt network users, services, or computers. Disruptions include, but
are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, and propagation of computer
viruses.
It is not acceptable to use Sabah.Net to
engage in acts that are deliberately wasteful of computing resources or which unfairly
monopolise resources to the exclusion of others. These acts include, but are not limited
to, broadcasting unsolicited mailings or other messages, creating unnecessary output or
printing, or creating unnecessary network traffic.
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