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Violation Procedure


 


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Violation Procedure

LaSalle Usage Policies

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The following document describes the steps for handling file-sharing violations.

  1. La Salle University receives an e-mail identifying an IP that has been detected with copyrighted files.
  2. La Salle University sends the student in violation an e-mail stating the following:
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Dear <Student Name> :

We have received a letter from the Recording Industry Association of America, Inc. (RIAA) Case ID # , notifying us that there are illegal files being shared at your IP address, <139.84.x.x>, Username: <>, and MAC Address: <>.

Infringement details: 
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First Found: <date>
Last Found: <date>
Network: <>
IP Address: < 139.84.x.x>
IP Port: <>
Protocol: <>
Username: <>

List of infringing content:
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<Details such as: Artist name, song name, etc.>

Infringing files:
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Filename: <>
Filesize: <>

You MUST immediately do the following: (Disregard if you have already responded)
1. Remove any illegally downloaded/shared copyrighted items from your computer.
2. Reply to the e-mail you received in your La Salle e-mail account confirming that you have done so or if you believe that these allegations are incorrect.
3. Call Thomas Garro at 215-951-5102 or e-mail at garrot1@lasalle.edu confirming that you have done so or if you believe that these allegations are incorrect.

Failure to comply within 24 hours will result in the restriction of your network privileges and possible disciplinary action with the Division of Student Affairs.

It is highly suggested you remove the peer-to-peer application you are using. 

Additional Information:
Determining your IP and MAC Address:
http://www.lasalle.edu/admin/it/portal/faqs/faq_ip_address.htm
La Salle Acceptable Use Policies:
http://www.lasalle.edu/admin/it/policies.htm
RIAA Information:
http://www.lasalle.edu/admin/it/.........

Copies of this notice have been sent to your Associate Dean of Students and the Director of Technology.

Sincerely,
Thomas Garro
ResNet Coordinator
La Salle University
Office: College Hall 310
Phone: 215-951-5102
E-mail: garrot1@lasalle.edu
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  1. The e-mail is sent to the following recipients:
    1. The student in violation (To)
    2. Ed Nickerson (Bcc)
    3. Alan Wendell (Bcc)
  2. The student’s computer information is added to a tracking database.
  3. The student has 24 hours to contact the Resnet helpdesk to set up an appointment for one of the technicians to verify that the illegal files and the software program has been removed from the computer.
  4. If the student does not comply within 24 hours they will be given restricted access to the network. In order to be reconnected they will need to contact Thomas Garro (215) - 951 - 5102 or garrot1@lasalle.edu.

    NOTE: LaSalle Resnet Helpdesk workers will have access to the list of IP addresses with the corresponding computer names and MAC addresses in the event the student calls the help desk not knowing why they have been disconnected.
  5. If a student is detected sharing illegal files more than once or they do not comply with the above requirements, then the matter will be forwarded to and handled by the Division of Student Affairs.

 

 

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