The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) feature can present a splash screen upon login containing your policy for safe computer use. This must be accepted before the computer can be used, declining the policy will log the user off.
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Newly created AUP’s will be automatically assigned to the level they are created at. |
Create an AUP
Navigate to the Settings View and click on AUP.
Click on Add AUP.
The New AUP window will open with the following options.
Name – the displayed name for the AUP.
Description – a brief description of what the AUP does or is for.
AUP Text – the main body of the policy.
Fill out the required information and then click Save to continue. The new AUP will be visible in the list.
Edit an AUP
To edit an AUP, select the AUP you wish to edit from the list and click on Edit.
Manually assign an AUP to a group
AUP’s can also be assigned to other groups or levels within the organisation.
For example, assigning an AUP to the ‘Students’ OU will make it effective for the Students OU and all sub OU’s below.
Click on the group you wish to apply to from the left hand structure menu.
Click on Settings and then AUP.
Click
EditEdit.
Change Display AUP to Yes and then select the AUP you wish to apply by clicking on Set and then selecting the AUP from the drop down menu
titled AUP Name and.
Setting an Offline AUP
Name. Thiswill display the same AUP when the client cannot connect to the server.
Change Display AUP to Yes.
Click Save to finish.
The AUP will now be effective for that group, and any sub groups below
. The Log All Changes option will create audit logs whenever an AUP is modified such as a change of the AUP text or when an AUP is disabled..
The font size of AUP can also be changed by clicking Set and typing in the desired font size.
Default AUP
Below is the contents of our Default AUP.
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Rules for Responsible PC Use
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The school has installed computers and Internet access to help our learning.
These rules will keep everyone safe and help us be fair to others.
. I will only access the system with my own login and password, which I will keep secret;
. I will not access other people's files;
. I will only use the computers for school and home work;
. I will not bring in CD's or other computer media from outside school unless I have been given permission;
. I will ask permission from a member of staff before using the Internet;
. I will only e-mail people I know, or my teacher has approved;
. The messages I send will be polite and responsible;
. I will not give my home address or telephone number, or arrange to meet someone unless my parent, carer or teacher has given permission;
. I will report any unpleasant material or messages sent to me;
. I understand my report would be confidential and would help protect other pupils and myself;
. I understand that the school may check my computer files and may monitor the Internet sites I visit. |
Example AUP
Below is an example of how the Default AUP presents to a user when enabled.
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