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Ethical Use of Information

This guide is intended to provide information and guidance regarding the difference aspects of creating and using information in a responsible and ethical manner.

USNA Policies

The USNA Technology and Services Division (ITSD) provides information on acceptable and unacceptable sharing of computer files.  The policies specifically prohibit :

"[using] any program which enables file sharing using a peer to peer network, whether only internally accessible or otherwise. Use, access, alter, or copy another person’s files, programs, and/or software without that person’s express consent."


The ITSD web site provides information about the acceptable and unacceptable use of USNA IT resources,