Usage of Information Resources

The Guidelines for Usage of Information Resources (this document) aims at providing policy statements, together with guidance, concerning the position of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in relation to the use of information resources. It is also intended to assist all users in understanding their responsibilities and in exercising appropriate judgment when using the information resources.

General guidelines
  1. Users shall use information legitimately and ethically. The following actions are strictly prohibited: acts of a malicious or nuisance nature, invasion of privacy, infringement of intellectual property rights, harassment, bullying, hacking, alteration of settings or data without authorisation, plagiarism, gaming, impersonation/identity theft, spoofing, gambling or any other unbecoming conduct.
  1. When using the information resources, users shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, such as:
    • Telecommunications Ordinance
    • Crimes Ordinance
    • Theft Ordinance
    • Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
    • Unsolicited Electronic Messages Ordinance
    • Copyright Ordinance
  1. Users shall not use the information resources for activities that are unlawful, harmful, threatening, libellous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, indecent or profane or that may constitute or encourage violation of any laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
    • related to materials of a pornographic or obscene nature;
    • promoting violence;
    • constituting harassment or defamation to a third party;
    • causing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, family status or age; and
    • involving infringement of intellectual property rights.
  1. Users shall use information resources primarily for teaching, learning, research, administrative support or providing social or community services.
  1. Users shall not use information resources beyond their intended purposes, such as for:
    • commercial or political purposes;
    • personal gain, return or profit without proper authorisation; or
    • unauthorised activities or access to any system or data.

For more details, please refer to the full text of the Guidelines for Usage of Information Resources [Require SSOid login]