LOGIN BANNERS USED AT JANET SITES
Since the publication of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 it has been strongly recommended that computers display a banner before allowing users to log in. The Act stipulates that an offence of unauthorised access can only be committed if the offender knew at the time that the access he intended to obtain was unauthorised. Login banners are the best way to achieve this. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 also requires information to be given to computer users: login banners may also be a good way to do this dissemination.
The following are examples of login banners which have been provided by JANET sites. We cannot guarantee that they will be effective in court but believe that they do improve the chances of success.
All computing resources provided are for educational purposes. If you proceed to log in it will be assumed that you have agreed to the terms and conditions of the college computing resources usage policy. You are therefore liable in criminal and civil terms for any actions you perform. PLEASE NOTE: COLLEGE FACILITIES EXIST TO MONITOR AND RECORD ALL ACTIONS PERFORMED BY ANY USER!
You have connected to a monitored proprietary system. Only authorized users may access this system. Access by unauthorized users is prohibited.
This computer system is operated on behalf of the University of XXXXXX.
Only authorised users are entitled to connect and/or login to this computer system. If you are not sure whether you are authorised, then you are not and should DISCONNECT IMMEDIATELY.
Unauthorized access to this machine is prohibited
Press <Ctrl-D> if you are not an authorised user
By pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL to log onto this workstation, you agree to be bound by the University's regulations for the use of computing facilities. You will have been given a copy of these regulations in your student handbook, and they are available as an icon on the desktop or on request from you local Information Systems Team. If you do not agree to be bound by these conditions, you must not use the University's computing facilities
Use of this workstation infers acceptance of the College Acceptable Use Policy.
Remote monitoring is carried out to ensure compliance.
This message is reinforced by changing the Windows wallpaper to a file containing the message:
Please note! Remote monitoring is in operation on this machine.
Unauthorised use or alteration of this machine is a criminal offence