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- UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
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- Passwords and Computer Security
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- To access the central computer, you will be given a user
- identification code by your instructor. In addition, you and/or
- your instructor will assign a password for your use. The
- combination of the user identification code and your password is
- your key to the central computer files and account that you
- create or are assigned. You can change the password as often as
- you wish. Your password should be considered private information
- and not be passed on to any one. Never write down your password.
- Protect your key to your computer files just like you protect
- other keys to your personal property.
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- Computer privacy and security are very important concerns on our
- campus. Computer Services has a variety of security checks in
- the system to protect you from loss of data and funds. If you
- suspect that your files have been altered or access has been
- gained to your account, notify your instructor and/or Computer
- Services immediately. The 1984 Idaho Legislature enacted the
- most comprehensive computer crime law that may exist in the
- country. It is now a criminal act to attempt to access
- unauthorized computer files and accounts, as well as to gain
- access and use or modify unauthorized files and records. The
- University believes computer security is so important that the
- offender, irrespective of the intent, will be prosecuted. In
- addition, the violation will be addressed as a violation of the
- Student Code of Conduct. Please protect your password, change it
- periodically, and report any suspected violations. Computer
- privacy must be protect in order for all users to enjoy the
- benefits of the system.
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