4126 Acceptable Use of Technology and Data

Policy Details:

Policy Name: Acceptable Use of Technology & Data 

Policy Number: 4126 

Applicable Code/Law: RCW 42.52.160, RCW 42.52.180; WAC 292.110.010, RCW 40.14, RCW 42.52, RCW 42.56, RCW 43.105 

Policy: 

The policy of Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is to specify and identify acceptable use regarding use of data, administrative and instructional computing, communications technology, and technology resources. This policy governs the use of all technology and computer resources at the College including, but not limited to computers, smart devices, email, internet access and the use of the College network by either College owned or personal equipment. 

The College has the right to access, inspect or monitor any College data, inclusive of electronic records. Employees cannot expect privacy in their use of College technology resources whether that use occurs in the conduct of official duties or is a use made for a purpose other than the conduct of official duties. 

Use of the College’s technology and computer resources signifies agreement to abide by this policy. Any violations of the acceptable use policy, other campus policies, or established campus or technology procedures will be provided to the appropriate agency to be dealt with appropriately. This policy is applicable to all staff, students, faculty, visitors, patrons, vendors, contractors, tenants, renters, and/or any external third parties that support Shoreline College’s educational, administrative, operational, and/or strategic mission. 

Adopted:   

Reviewed by BFST Council: 3/17/26 

Reviewed by Institutional Equity Advisory Committee: 4/30/26 

Recommended by Executive Team: 5/26/26