Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
  • contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
  • a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.   

Acceptable Usage (Students) Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 10th May 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 4th May 2028 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Chief Executive The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date 4th May 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer David Glimsholt
Director, Information Management and Security
 This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner Daryl Sadgrove
Executive Director Strategy Performance and Growth
 This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author David Glimsholt
Head Information Management and Security
 This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact David Glimsholt
Director, Information Management and Security
 General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.



Clauses Amended:Policy: All


Version History

Edition 2: Marc Blanks, Acting Chief Executive – 4/05/2023 – Information Technology Usage (Students) Policy updated and renamed to Acceptable Usage (Students) Policy to highlight its broader scope beyond technology and has also had its privacy references updated. Content expended to include students’ obligations in relation to information management and security, define procedure and nature of the sanctions applied in case of breach of the Policy

Edition 1: Executive Leadership Committee – 29/03/2019 – New Information Technology Usage (Students) Policy.



16/05/2024: Division name changed from Information Management and Security (IMS) to Information Management and Security (IM&S)