Confidential information, educational records, and user accounts are governed by federal and state laws and regulations, as well as CSU executive orders and University guidelines, policies, and Administrative Procedures.
The University monitors information on files downloaded on the campus network. Not only is unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted works, including music, pictures, movies, and other published materials a violation of campus computer-use policy, but it is illegal and may carry significant monetary and criminal sanctions. Downloading or uploading copyrighted works with the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited. Illegal file-sharing and other copyright violations are violations of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
User Guidelines
All User Guidelines are in PDF format
- Data Center/Communication Room Access
- E-mail and Electronic Communications
- IT Project and Procurement
- Laptop Security
- Network Traffic Management
- Oracle Access
- Outlook Public Folders
- Portable Electronic Storage Media
- Reporting a Lost or Stolen Computer or Electronic Storage Device
- Securing Offices, Workspaces, and Documents
- Separated Employees' Network/E-mail Access
- Student Administration Access
- Wireless Access
University Policies and Procedures
CSU Executive Orders
- All CSU Executive Orders
- EO 796: Privacy and Personal Information Management Student Records (PDF format)
- EO 926: The California State University Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations
- EO 1031: Systemwide Records/Information Retention and Disposition Schedules Implementation
Applicable Federal Laws and Regulations
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
- Copyright Law of the United States
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Federal Privacy Act of 1974
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the Financial Modernization Act of 1999)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56) (PDF Format)
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-204) (PDF Format)
Applicable California Laws and Regulations
- Code of Regulations
- Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (AB 1298) (PDF Format)
- Financial Information Privacy Act (Financial Code Sections 4050-4060)
- Government Code Section 8314: Use of State Resources
- Government Code Sections 11135-11139.8: Accessibility
- Penal Code Section 502: Illegal Use of Telecommunications Equipment
- Penal Code Section 653m: Illegal Use of an Electronic Communication Device
- Personal Information Privacy Act (SB 1386)
- Personal Information Security Act (SB 25)
- Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250-6270)
- State Records Management Act (Government Code Sections 14740-14774)
- State Records Program
- Search California Code Sections
- Search California Statutes