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Plan for Combating Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Materials
The University of Central Missouri adheres to all applicable Copyright Laws outlined in Title 17 of the United States Code. The following sections provide the University’s plan for combating unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials.
Annual Disclosure to Students
At the beginning of fall and spring semester, all University employees and students are provided Information Security Awareness training that includes information regarding institutional policies and sanctions related to the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material as defined under 34 CFR 668.43(a)(10) .
The information security website provides DMCA and Copyright Infringement awareness training that outlines federal law, university policy, campus practices, links to sources of information, and the potential sanctions applicable to copyright infringement.
The University’s Acceptable Use Policy defines what activities are allowed or prohibited on the network, including unauthorized copying, use, or distribution of digital copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization of paper media, photos, music, movies, or software.
Technology-based deterrents
The University does not actively monitor for illegal activity but when employees encounter illegal activity in the performance of their duty they must report the incident to their supervisor and take action as required by law or University policy.
Responding to DMCA Notices
The university implements a vigorous program of accepting and responding to Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices. UCM has a DMCA agent registered with the U.S. Copyright Office and upon receipt of a copyright infringement complaint, the agent responds expeditiously to remove, or disable access to, the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of the infringing activity. Repeat offenders may be subject to disciplinary action.
Block Illegal File Sharing
The University blocks inbound traffic to client computers to prevent computers from acting as servers or super nodes in peer-to-peer networks. The IP address in the copyright infringement complaint is blocked from using the internet.
Alternatives to illegal downloading
The DMCA and Copyright Infringement web page include a hyperlink to as legal alternatives to unauthorized downloading.
Review and Assessment
This plan and associated procedures will be reviewed annually to determine its effectiveness to resolve and reduce DMCA complaints.