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This section will help clarify the College policies pertaining to Electronic Mail.

Sending threatening, slanderous, racially and/or sexually harassing messages is strictly prohibited.

The representation of yourself as someone else, real or fictional, or a message sent anonymously is prohibited.

Never copy or transfer electronic files without permission.

Downloading a file from the Internet can bring viruses with it. Scan all downloaded files with Agency standard virus prevention software.

Never send, post or provide access to any confidential Agency materials or information.

Chain letters are illegal and may not be transmitted through e-mail.

E-mail requires extensive network capacity. Sending unnecessary e-mail, or not exercising constraint when sending very large files, or sending to a large number of recipients consumes network resources that are needed for critical College business.