Privacy

RVU monitors employee communications and data files on RVU computer systems. Any documents stored on RVU’s computer or produced during an employee’s employment are considered the property of RVU. All messages sent and received, including personal messages, documents, social media posts, online conversations, and all data and information stored on RVU’s email system, voicemail system, or computer system are RVU property regardless of the content. By placing information on RVU’s computer, electronic or telephone systems, employees grant RVU the right to access, review, search, inspect, edit, delete, copy, republish and distribute such information. RVU expressly reserves the right to read and review employee communications and data files on RVU computer systems. RVU employees should have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality with respect to employee communications and data files on RVU computer systems. Any employee who improperly uses the internet for personal reasons or downloads any information that RVU believes could subject the University to liability, no matter how slight, may be subject to disciplinary action, including discharge.