Montana University System computer and network monitoring: personally identifiable information obtained through monitoring is not divulged

Policy 1302 of the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education applies to all individuals using computing and information resources owned or managed by the Montana University System, including students registered at a campus. The data on the computers and networks the Montana University System operates is subject to monitoring and copying by the system. Personal information gained through monitoring will be held in confidence by the Montana University System when required by law.

Except for the identification, investigation and prevention of misconduct by a user, including violations of law, Montana University System officials, employees and agents will not divulge personally identifiable information obtained through monitoring. The Board of Regents approved the policy on May 24, 2002 and revised it on May 25, 2012.

The Montana Constitution vests the government and control of the Montana University System in the Board of Regents of Higher Education, with full power, responsibility and authority to supervise, coordinate, manage and control the system. Section 20-25-301 of the Montana Code Annotated gives the Board of Regents general control and supervision of the units of the Montana University System and directs it to provide rules for the government of the system.

Board of Regents Policy 203.3.3 describes the Policy and Procedures Manual as a compilation of board actions of general and continuing applicability which establish standards of conduct or describe system organization or procedures.