According to Rensselaer's Policy on Electronic Citizenship:

Every member of the Rensselaer community has basic rights and responsibilities. It is unethical for anyone to violate these rights or ignore these responsibilities. Furthermore, everything that is technically possible is not necessarily ethical or legal. Anyone who uses Rensselaer's computer systems and networks is responsible for meeting the standards outlined in this policy. For examples illustrating applications of this policy, please visit: www.rpi.edu/web/comec/