ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION BELOW:

In this assignment, you are required to write a minimum 3 page essay on accepted use policies for information services. Read carefully the University of Houston policy and then find three similar policies. Examples may be from Internet Service Providers, webmail services, other colleges and universities and corporate or organizational networks. You must then compare and contrast those AUPs with that of the University of Houston College of Technology. Write a brief description of each type of organization or service you are reporting on, the parameters of the use agreement (including a word or page count of the agreement – required) and an inventory of forbidden activities. Tell me what you believe the strengths and weaknesses of each AUP are as well as items that you feel to be missing and that should be rectified. Finally, after completing this analysis, please specify at least one area of improvement for the UH College of Technology AUP or Ethics Code.

THE ACCEPTED USE OF POLICIES FOR UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS ATTACHED.

WHAT TO SUBMIT!

a.      An analysis of 3 different AUPs from different organizations, as described above.

b.      The length of each of the agreement: page or word count.

c.       List of forbidden activities for each AUP.

d.      Strengths and weaknesses of each policy as well as suggestions for improvement

e.      Specify 1 area of improvement for the UH CoT AUP or Code of Ethics.