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A requirement for successfully prosecuting unauthorized users who improperly use a university computer is that the computer must have a warning banner displayed at all access points. The banner must warn authorized and unauthorized users:

  1. what is considered the proper use of the system,
  2. that the system is being monitored to detect improper use and other illicit activity,
  3. that there is no expectation of privacy while using this system.

The technical details for implementing banners is dependent on the particular operating system and access point.

Below are several login banners that are acceptible to use on any University of Tennessee system:





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This computer system is the property of the University of Tennessee. It is for authorized use only. Users have no expectation of privacy in any materials they place or view on this system. The University complies with state and federal law regarding certain legally protected confidential information, but makes no representation that any other uses of this system will be private or confidential.

Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized University and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized individuals of other organizations. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized University of Tennessee personnel.

Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and/or civil charges/criminal penalties. By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use.

LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.

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This computer system is the property of the University of Tennessee. It is for authorized use only. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and/or civil charges/criminal penalties. By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use.

LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.

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All computer systems that are the property of the University of Tennessee are for authorized use only. Users have no expectation of privacy in any materials they place or view on this system. The University complies with state and federal law regarding certain legally protected confidential information, but makes no representation that any other uses of this system will be private or confidential.

Any or all uses of these systems and all files on these systems may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized University and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized individuals of other organizations. By using these systems, a user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized University of Tennessee personnel.

Unauthorized or improper use of these systems may result in administrative disciplinary action and/or civil charges/criminal penalties. By continuing to use these systems a user indicates awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use.

ALL USERS SHALL LOG OFF A UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE OWNED SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY IF SAID USER DOES NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE.