Privacy Interests

The District recognizes the privacy interests of faculty, staff and students and their rights to freedom of speech, collegial consultation, and academic freedom, as well as their rights to engage in protected union and concerted activity. However, both the nature of electronic communication and the public character of District business make electronic communication less private than many users anticipate, and may be subject to public disclosure. In addition, the District Network can be subject to authorized and unauthorized access by both internal and external users. For these reasons, there are virtually no online activities or services that guarantee an absolute right of privacy, and therefore the District Network is not to be relied upon as confidential or private.

(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)