Common use of Monitoring of Content Clause in Contracts

Monitoring of Content. As a general policy matter, the University does not monitor the content of electronic communications without the user’s consent. However, users should be aware that access to and inspection of electronic communications (including e-mail) may be granted or required under certain conditions as set forth in the ECP (for example, where there is reason to believe a law has been violated, or when there is a critical time-sensitive operational need). The ECP’s procedures for nonconsensual access will be followed where necessary. Users should also be aware that access to, inspection of, and preservation of relevant electronic communications (including e-mail) is required by federal law when the University reasonably anticipates that a lawsuit may be filed against it or is engaged in legal action.