Acceptable Use GuidelinesAcceptable Use of GAFEThe use of GAFE by MSMS staff and students is bound by the Chilliwack School District Acceptable Use Agreement. As as overview, this document states that users will conduct themselves in a courteous, ethical and responsible manner while using all district technology resources, including the MSMS GAFE platform. Personal account information and any created or uploaded content is hosted by Google in the US therefore there are important limitations to the type of information that can be shared within the MSMS GAFE system. Both staff and students must remember that the purpose of the GAFE tools are for “educational use’; to better meet the needs of students who are learning in a digital age. Therefore any and all steps must be taken to ensure that sensitive and personally identifiable information is not shared in any emails, files and documents created or uploaded into the GAFE system. Staff and Students who are accessing the district GAFE platform need to familiarize themselves with the uses and types of information that are both acceptable and unacceptable: Acceptable Uses/Types of Information
Unacceptable Uses/Types of Information
If a student is unsure whether a specific type of information or use of Google Apps is appropriate or inappropriate, they should ask their teacher before creating the document or email. Inappropriate or prohibited use of GAFE may lead to suspension or termination of user privileges, legal prosecution or disciplinary action appropriate under any applicable laws, policies, regulations, collective agreements or contracts. |