Iowa Admin. Code r. 751-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 20, April 3, 2024

Rule 751-14.1 - Access policy

An authorized user shall develop written policies or rules governing the use of the network by authorized users as identified by 751 -Chapter7. These policies must be consistent with the Iowa Code and these rules. These policies shall be filed with the commission and reviewed by the commission upon written request.

(1)Contents of the written policy. Each authorized user facility shall develop at a minimum use and access policies that address the following:

a. The network is a limited access network and cannot be used for a profit-making venture.

b. The use of the network must be consistent with the written mission of the authorized user.

c. The user may not resell time on the network. However, consistent with Iowa Code section 8D. 13, the user may charge a site or usage fee to cover operational costs of the facility or as established by the commission. A usage fee shall include the fees charged by a university or college for services offered by the university or college, for example, student housing or a computer lab fee.

d. The user may not enable for-profit persons or entities to use the network for the pecuniary advantage of the for-profit entity. This provision is intended to apply to video use of the network only. This rule is not intended to limit the ability of the board of regents to fully support various research programs and other initiatives performed under the written mission statements of the regents institutions. The rule is not intended to limit other authorized users from performing their missions when the use of the network is otherwise authorized by these rules.

(2) Reserved.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 751-14.1