Moberly Area Community College Faculty Handbook 2026-2027

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Cybersecurity - Acceptable Use Policy

MACC encourages the use of information technology resources to support the college mission. Computing resources are available to all members of the campus community. Access to and use of MACC computing resources will accord with all MACC policies and local, state, federal, and international laws.

Use of computing resources is a privilege. In order to maintain this privilege, users agree to comply with the provisions of this policy and will:

  1. Exhibit responsible behavior consistent with MACC’s mission and any applicable codes of conduct.

  2. Accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account

  3. Follow all applicable policies regarding account security, social media, data governance, and any related training

  4. Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and personal rights of others

  5. Respect the intellectual property rights of creators, owners, contributors, and publishers

  6. Protect assigned computing resources from unauthorized use

  7. Immediately notify Computer Services of suspected unauthorized use or if account credentials have been/or are potentially compromised

  8. Adhere to the terms of software licenses and other contractual agreements

  9. Comply with all applicable MACC polices, laws, and regulations

Appropriate administrators will make determinations on whether specific uses of computing resources are consistent with MACC’s Cybersecurity Program.

Privacy and Monitoring:

By using MACC computing resources, users agree and acknowledge that records of internet access, stored files, and email accounts may be monitored by MACC at any time with no expectation of privacy.

Compliance:

MACC values academic freedom and privacy and does not condone casual inspection of the information contained in or transmitted within its computing resources. However, such information is subject to examination and inspection when deemed appropriate by Computer Services, the Chief Information Office, and other appropriate administrators.

Individuals found to have violated the Acceptable Use policy may have system privileges suspended or revoked and may face additional disciplinary action. MACC reserves the right to advise appropriate authorities of any violation of the law.