Scope#

By using the IT services provided by Goodenough College you agree to be legally bound by these terms and conditions, which shall take effect immediately on your first use of the College’s IT services. If you do not agree to be legally bound by all the following terms you must not use Goodenough College’s IT services. Goodenough College may change these terms at any time. The updated document will be available in the help section of The Square. Please review these terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes made by us. Your continued use of our IT Services after changes are posted means you agree to be legally bound by these terms as updated and/or amended.

The following regulations apply to all College Staff, Members, Occupants and to all other users of College IT services. They cover the use of all IT facilities (computer hardware and applications, wired & Wi-Fi networks, smartcards, telephones and all other IT facilities) owned, managed or used by Goodenough College and also personally-owned devices using the Goodenough College IT department’s networks and equipment.

Legislation#

It is the individual user’s responsibility to comply with all applicable UK laws covering the use of IT facilities. This includes, but is not limited to: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) 2018; Data Protection Act 1998; Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988; Computer Misuse Act 1990; Obscene Publications Acts 1959 and 1964; Protection of Children Act 1978; Defamation Acts 1952 and 1996; Public Order Act 1986; Race Relations Act 1976; Protection from Harassment Act 1997; Telecommunications Act 1984; Interception of Communications Act 1985; Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; and Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000. In all cases involving a breach of the law, criminal and/or civil sanctions may apply. Apart from the above and other relevant legislation, there may be other legal rights protected under common law, such as the law relating to confidential material or libel. By using Goodenough College’s Internet and IT Services, all users are agreeing to follow these Terms and Conditions of use.