Respect for Property (2.9)

2.9. Respect for Property (Including University Property and Intellectual Property Rights)

2.9.1. Teachers and researchers must ensure that processes do not violate or infringe legal or culturally determined property rights.  These may include factors such as land and goods, works of art and craft, spiritual treasures and information.

2.9.2. Particular attention should be paid to the legal and ethical dimensions of intellectual property.  Care must be taken to acknowledge and reference the ideas of all contributors and others and to obtain any necessary permissions to use the intellectual property of others.  Teachers and researchers are referred to AUT’s Intellectual Property Policy for further guidance (Refer to Appendix U). The abuse or misuse of University property is not acceptable in research or teaching activities. It is also considered unethical for members of AUT to publish false, misleading or inaccurate information or interpretation which diminishes the public image of the University.