Say What?!  Free Speech, UVM Policy, and the Law in Online Communication

As an academic institution, UVM values the free exchange and expression of ideas, whether communication takes place in person or online. Through case studies, this session will look at situations where free speech rights bump up against the law, UVM policy, and the objections of those who are offended. Are there restrictions on web browsing? Who monitors my online communication? Do different rules apply to personal and institutional email and web pages? What recourse does one have as a victim of unwanted electronic communication?

I presented this information as a workshop on June 21, 2005, as part of UVM's Legal Issues Day

Dean Williams, Computing and Information Technology

Last modified July 05 2005 03:57 PM