Violations of this policy may be grounds for discipline. Discipline may include loss of computing access, privileges, or other sanctions up to and including restitution, monetary fines, and prosecution under statutes, and/or loss of employment.

 

In addition, Tennessee and federal law provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations of the law by means of computer use. Examples of unlawful actions include defamatory remarks, destruction of data or equipment belonging to the University or to others, unauthorized copying of copyrighted material and the transportation of obscene materials across state lines.