6.1 Privacy and security

Privacy and security of information has become an increasingly important concern. As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is vital to conduct activities with awareness. Some pertinent issues include:

• tracking of your internet use
• password security and online privacy

Your responsibilities

As a user of a QUT access account, you agree to take responsible for any activity, transaction or publication of information which originates from your account.

This responsibility includes:

• Not disclosing any password or access code associated with your QUT access account to any other person
• Not allowing any other person to use your account or student card
• Acting in a way which may prejudice the security or integrity of your QUT access account
• Strict adherence to laws relating to copyright, intellectual property, and the ownership of data, information and software
• Strict adherence to laws relating to harassment, discrimination, defamation, breach of confidence and the protection of personal privacy

For more information, see QUT’s Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP):

• F/1.1, Provision and use of information resources and services
• F/1.2, Information Security

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