Network Usage Rules

Network Usage Rules

If you use the Internet from a computer within Robinson College, you are using the following networks:

  • Robinson College Data Network
  • CUDN (Cambridge University Data Network)
  • JANET (the UK joint academic network)

These are academic networks. They are designed to facilitate study, research and academic communications. Both CUDN and JANET have published rules and guidelines for acceptable use. As a student at Robinson, you will have agreed to abide by these rules by signing the forms granting you an email ID. 

Rules In A Nutshell

  • The use of the network is for primarily academic purposes but other recreational use is permitted.
  • You may not use the network for financial gain.
  • You may not use the network for any illegal purpose.
  • You may not use the network to transmit any material that infringes another person's copyright (this applies to the vast majority of digital music and video files). 
  • You may not operate a peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing protocol on your computer. This includes (among others): Kazaa, Morpheus, Direct Connect, LimeWire, Gnutella, eDonkey, BitTorrent, etc.
  • You must be aware that you are responsible for traffic generated by your computer. 
  • You may not create, download, store, transmit or display material that promotes or incites hatred, terrorism or hate crimes.

Prevent Duty Guidance

Under the Prevent Duty, encouragement of terrorism and inviting support for proscribed terrorist organisations are both criminal offences. You may not create, download, store, transmit or display material that promotes or incites hatred, terrorism or hate crimes. Researchers in this field should take advice from the University in the first instance.

Network Restrictions and P2P Policy

There are official documents - Network Restrictions Policy and P2P Policy. Please study them carefully. Refer to the FAQ for information on how to ensure you meet the guidelines.

Rules & Conditions In Detail

Penalties For Misuse

Misuse will in most cases be penalised by the withdrawal of all network usage privileges. At the College's option, there may in addition, depending on the severity of the offence, be imposed a fine, suspension, or sending-down.

 

Page updated 26th September 2024