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Electronic Messaging

700.110 ELECTRONIC MESSAGING POLICY

A. DEFINITION

Electronic messaging: includes, but is not limited to, electronic mail (e-mail) systems which store and transmit typed communications, voicemail systems which store and transmit voice communications, facsimile and imaging equipment which stores and transmits images, transmission of messages over the Internet, and other systems where images, audio, or text are stored in electronic format.

B. PURPOSE FOR USE

College messaging services may only be used for college related purposes.  Any matter created, received, or stored in or sent from college electronic messaging systems is the property of the college. [RCW Chapter 42.52]

C. SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The college will attempt to provide electronic messaging systems that provide confidentiality and safeguards against unauthorized access and other security violations, in line with WVC privacy policy 700.200.

Approved by the president’s cabinet: 10/21/03, 8/5/08
Adopted by the board of trustees: 12/17/04, 11/19/08
Last reviewed: __/__/__
Policy contact: Technology

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