WIU Computer Use Policy

This system is to be used only by authorized personnel, and all others will be prosecuted. Activities on this system are automatically logged and subject to review. All data on this system is the property of Western Illinois University, which reserves the right to intercept, record, read or disclose it at the sole discretion of authorized personnel. Specifically, system administrators may disclose any information on or about this system to law enforcement or other appropriate individuals. Users should not expect privacy from system review of any data, whether business or personal, even if encrypted or password-protected. WIU abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and takes precautions to prevent the disclosure of confidential information. Use of this system constitutes consent to these terms.

WIU Web Privacy Policy

When the web site is accessed, Western Illinois University gathers information regarding browser type, operating system, IP address, and domain name used by the visitor. This information is used to determine areas of use, to assist in making improvements to the web site, and to assess difficulties. Except for what the visitor voluntarily submits to the University, personally identifiable information (such as name, e-mail address, password, etc.) is not collected. The University has no way of verifying individual users to provide a choice as to whether or not general information is collected. This web site may contain links to sites outside Western Illinois University. The University is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external web sites.

Inaccurate Information

Although every possible care is taken to provide you accurate information, it is possible that some information provided on this web site may be incorrect. So, always exercise your own judgement.