Brisbane Boys’ College’s information and communication technologies are provided for educational, communication and research purposes for all members of the College community. The College has the dual responsibility to maximise the benefits of these technologies, while at the same time minimising the risk. The primary purpose of these technologies is to provide access to the vast number of online and local resources that support the College and its students in achieving strong learning outcomes.
Information and communication technologies includes, but is not limited to, computers (desktops, notebooks, tablets, PDA’s) storage devices (USB and flash memory devices, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, iPods, MP3 players), cameras (such as webcams, video or digital) all types of mobile phones, video or audio players/receivers (such as portable CD and DVD players) data provisioning services (College delivered internet services, personal/3rd party data services), telephony services (either delivered by the College or personal /3rd party services and any other similar technologies) and wearable technologies (Google Glass, Smart Watches, etc).
The principles we strive to achieve as an organisation are summarized with our BRAVE approach. Our manifesto is driven to bring out the best in our boys and give them the confidence and capability to change the world. This policy is written to align with our manifesto and set appropriate expectations of technology use.
Our services are monitored and where breeches of this agreement undermine the core values of the College and the safety of the learning environment, either through our set of services or 3rd party services, the College expects community members to take responsibility for their actions and restore any damage done.
Obligation of Acceptable Use
Users are expected to use Brisbane Boys’ College’s information and communication technologies, ICT equipment /devices, network infrastructure and internet services in a responsible, ethical and legal manner, demonstrating respect for others, and an appreciation of the right to learn. The use of our resources must be consistent with the educational objectives of the College. Violation of any of these provisions may result in disciplinary action.
- The College’s information and communication technologies, ICT equipment /devices, network infrastructure and Internet services must not be used to download, display, print, save or transmit material that would normally be considered offensive except in the context of a formal educational lesson.
- No attempt to perform malicious acts effecting either the College or a 3rd parties network must be made (this includes but is not limited to port scanning, ip scanning, mac spoofing, DOS attacks /storms, brute force attacks, use of key loggers, network sniffing, installation of rogue access points, use of technology that disturbs the delivery of wireless services).
- The College’s information and communication technologies, ICT equipment /devices, network infrastructure and internet services must not be used for personal financial gain. Gambling and advertising are not permitted.
- Placing of unlawful information on the College’s information and communication technologies, ICT equipment /devices, network infrastructure and Internet services is not permitted.
- When communicating via the College’s ICT infrastructure and systems, use appropriate language, common rules of courtesy and respect, and avoid all forms of harassment.
- The use of any data provisioning devices/services other than those provided by the College is prohibited.
- The use of privately owned ICT equipment/devices other than data provisioning devices on the College site or network, or at any other College related activity must be appropriate to the College environment. This includes any images or material present/stored on privately owned ICT equipment/devices brought onto the College site or at College related activities.
- Publically hosted social internet sites must not be used during lessons or other formal College activities, unless explicit permission has been granted by the Director of Technology and e-Learning.
- The sending of chain letters or other unsolicited mail is not permitted.
- No person is permitted to use the College resources until they have returned a signed statement that they have read and agreed to the conditions of the Brisbane Boys’ College CyberSafety Policy Agreement.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Copyright and licensing agreements must be respected at all times. A user must not be involved in any activity which breaches copyright or licensing agreements, including but not limited to activities such as illegally copying material in any format, copying software, downloading copyrighted video or audio files, using material accessed on the internet in order to plagiarise, or illegally using unlicensed products. It is the user’s responsibility to know the laws pertaining to copyright.
- Do not plagiarise. Acknowledge any material which you reproduce or use in any way, from any source and you must adhere to the College Policy on Plagiarism.
- Copying or sharing software or media that is subject to copyright, 3rd party intellectual property ownership or has digital rights management protections is not permitted.
Privacy and Personal Safety
- The privacy of others must be respected at all times and all members of the Brisbane Boys’ College community must ensure their actions are in line with the expectations set out in the Australian Federal Privacy Act of 1988.
- Sharing of network usernames and passwords is deemed as malicious activity and prohibited.
- Use of the internet and email carries the risk of bringing you into contact with individuals who may be unfriendly, rude or exploitative. Do not reveal personal details about yourself or others to strangers.
- No students may identify, discuss, photograph or otherwise publish personal information or opinions about the College, staff or fellow students.
- The College holds a strong position in protecting the privacy of all in our community. No person may publish or upload images of members of the Brisbane Boys’ College Community without their permission.
- No person may publish a picture of another person that would enable identification. Examples include wearing a Brisbane Boys’ College uniform, displaying a Brisbane Boys’ College badge, crest, emblem or insignia.
Monitoring
- The College will exercise its right to monitor the use of the College’s ICT resources. By using any Brisbane Boys’ College systems you are providing consent for the College to take any action it deems necessary in order to protect community members and the College against physical or virtual threat, slander, Intellectual Property leakage, misconduct by community members and unauthorised access. The College will also take what steps it deems necessary to ensure responsible use of its information and communication technologies.
- The College has a monitoring system which enables them to review email and internet use including user details, dates viewed, times, length of time viewed, sites visited, content transferred and from which device.
- Download limits may be applied to any user and Internet content will be filtered.
- The College has intrusion detection and prevention systems that can be used to detect inappropriate activity.
Security/Individual Login
Security on the network is important. If you feel you can identify a security problem please notify the Director of Technology and e-Learning.
- Under no condition should you give your password to another user. All network violations can be traced to an individual account name and will be treated as the sole responsibility of that account holder.
- All passwords should be changed regularly.
- Do not attempt to access another person’s account at any time.
- Always logout properly when using College computers or accessing Brisbane Boys’ College systems from any device. You will always be held responsible for your account activity.
- Do not deliberately engage in any activity that may cause damage to the College’s ICT resources, or to anyone else’s computer equipment or files.
- Misuse of a computer network is an offence under the Criminal Act.
- Any computer connected to the College network must be running an effective antivirus utility.
- Files stored on the College network remain the property of the College, for which the College has legal responsibility, and reserves the right to check usage to maintain the integrity of the system.
- Any personal device utilising aspects of the College infrastructure is the responsibly of the operator and they MUST ensure it is adequately protected from virus or malicious activity. The College will take no responsibility for these devices.
Exemplary Behaviour is expected at all times. When using the College’s network, students should conduct themselves as representatives of the College community as a whole.
Breach of Agreement The College will see any breach of this agreement as damaging a student’s relationship with the College. Students will have their right to access revoked until they have restored their relationship with the College. At this point the College community will invite the student to make this commitment again.