The University of Oregon encourages the use of electronic communications and storage to share information and knowledge in support of the University’s mission and to conduct the University’s business. The University recognizes that principles of academic freedom and shared governance, freedom of speech, and privacy hold important implications for the use of electronic communications and records. This Procedure reflects the principles within the context of the University’s legal and other obligations, while also seeking to ensure that UO records are accessible for the conduct of the University’s business.