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Policy Statements

UMass Amherst Information Technology: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy Interpretation Guidelines

Category: Internet Usage Policies
School: University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Statement Rating: Yellow
Last updated: September 18, 2021

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It is a violation to send email that a reasonable person would consider harassment. Examples: Emailing people who have asked that you not email them and with whom you have no legitimate business need to email. Repeatedly emailing people with whom you have no pre-existing personal or professional relationship

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