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COMPUTING

The Open University Student Computing Policy sets out the expected ways in which
you, as a student, will use Open University computing services in your studies.

This policy ensures you have clear information about how you should and should
not use Open University computing services as part of your studies and in your
interaction with The Open University, its staff and your fellow students. It
includes policy on security, working safely online, using social media
appropriately, communicating, and standards of behaviour. You should read and
familiarise yourself with the policy and its appendices before beginning your
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POLICY DOCUMENT

 * The Open University Student Computing Policy (PDF, 325KB)
   
   
   
   For: This policy applies to anyone who has permission to sign into Open
   University websites and systems, excluding staff. Note that Professional
   Development and Microcredential learners have separate guidance.
   
   The Open University Student Computing Policy sets out the ways students are
   expected to use Open University computing services. This covers all computer
   systems provided by The Open University, including software, hosted computing
   services and the associated IT and telecommunication hardware covering the
   transmission, storage, organisation, presentation, generation, processing or
   analysis of data and information in electronic format over our network.

For more information about changes to policy, terms and conditions, and
curriculum visit the change log.


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