ASC ICT Conditions of Use Policy 
Use of ICT services
ASC system users must ensure their use of ICT services complies with the ASC Code of Conduct, this Policy and all relevant Australian government acts, regulations and determinations.  
ASC system users must not engage in any of the following:
•	intentional damage of ICT equipment or services 
•	creating, downloading, uploading, distributing or transmitting any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, bullying, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, pornographic, obscene, libellous, infringes copyright,  invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, sexually, ethnically or otherwise objectionable or vilifying 
•	violating a software licence 
•	disclosing the personal information of any individual without their knowledge or permission
•	unauthorised access by 'hacking' 
•	obtaining or attempting to obtain a higher level of access to a service without authorisation 
•	using another user’s computer logon account or attempting to discover any other user’s password 
•	attempting to modify service facilities, illegally obtain extra resources, degrade the performance of any service or attempt to subvert the restrictions associated with any ICT service 
•	sending bulk unsolicited mail or messages 
•	using ICT Services for personal gain 
•	using more than a reasonable level of personal use 
•	any other unlawful activity. 
Information Security
The ASC is, where appropriate, compliant with Australian Commonwealth protective security policies. System users are required to comply where advised with all security measures to maintain ASC compliance. 

System users must not conduct ASC business using externally hosted communication tools unless such usage has been approved by the CEO.  
Safe Use of ICT Services
System users should ensure that they are competent in the use of ICT Services.  In particular, users must:
•	create and maintain secure passwords for accessing ICT Services 
•	ensure they store corporate information in approved ASC repositories (such as TRIM)
•	take all reasonable steps to prevent loss, theft, unauthorised access, interception or corruption of ASC information or data 
•	take all reasonable steps to secure ICT equipment against loss, theft or damage. 
Efficient Use of ICT Services
System users should ensure ICT Services are used in the most efficient manner, to ensure environmentally friendly best practice, including:
•	minimising wastage and costs incurred by the ASC in providing telephony, internet access and network capacity 
•	efficiently using storage and file server disk space 
•	printing out paper copies only when necessary
Monitoring and Compliance with Use of ICT Services
ICT Services usage is logged and monitored.  Periodic reviews and audits are undertaken to ascertain compliance with this Policy.  Breaches will be addressed in accordance with the ASC Code of Conduct. 
Further Information
System users should contact the Client Services Desk in the first instance if they are unsure of any aspect of using ICT Services.
DIMT publishes many user guides which outline the way in which ASC ICT Services can be used by system users. These documents are all available on the ASC intranet. 
Related Policies
ASC Mobile Electronic Devices Policy
ASC Use of Resources Policy

Definitions
System users - include any person covered by the ASC Code of Conduct and any other person authorised to utilise ICT Services. 

ICT Services - includes any ICT equipment including computer system, server, database, file shares, printers, peripheral devices, storage devices, mobile devices, telephones, communications and access to the Internet.  It includes all services provided by the ASC directly and services provided by other entities through an agreement with the ASC.