Code of Ethics
In order to fulfill its mission of providing technology support to its users. KWB grants access to the University's computers and online resources. This access imposes upon the KBW users the responsibility and obligation to use systems in an ethical, professional, and legal manner that is strictly within authorized functions.
KBW is committed to advancing the ethical and responsible use of all computers and online resources. The goals of KWB Code-of-Ethics are to create a culture that fosters trust and a commitment to responsibility, excellence, and institutional and personal integrity, while avoiding conflicts of interest and appearances of impropriety. KWB will not tolerate illegal, dishonest, improper, or irresponsible use of access.
In exchange for the access granted and as a condition of admission, users agree to abide by all KWB Policy on Acceptable Use of Computer and Online Resources with the understanding that KWB administration may change, rescind or add policies with or without prior notice. KWB users must subscribe to the following statements:
- take reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access, user identifications, or other information that may be used to access the systems.
- limit access to information contained in or obtained from the systems to only authorized people.
- diligently protect all confidential information from unauthorized disclosure.
- seek guidance from an appropriate KBW staff whenever unsure of the correct decision regarding appropriate use, confidentiality, or access. The user will do so BEFORE
he/she takes any action on the support issue in question.
- refrain from sharing, recording, copying, transmitting, deleting, or in any way altering information in these systems except when required to perform functions as a user.
- abide by all licensing and copyright agreements.
- immediately report any incidents of noncompliance with the terms of this agreement to an appropriate KWB administrator.
- observe the University's policies on the user conduct and/or academic honesty.
This agreement applies to ALL systems owned or operated by the University, which may include, but is not limited to, desktop computers; student information systems; learning management systems; e-mail systems; file servers; online course management systems; and the local, wide-area, and wireless networks.
KWB considers any violation of these standards to be a serious offense. KWB users must understand that violation of this agreement may be subject to disciplinary action. Additional legal actions may also be taken as per the new Information Technology Crime Law in Kuwait.
