In a conversation with @MatthewBentley, the note that the server admin effectively has access to all files on the ACM server while admins on the various VMs definitely have access to all files on the VM. This means that e.g. personal data, homework (in progress), privileged configuration information, and API keys could be accessed by an administrator, either via sudo or by remounting the VM disk image in a separate environment.
To discuss: appropriate limitations, policy wording, influence of overarching community standards (Academic Integrity, Acceptable Use, Code of Ethics), and implementation.
In a conversation with @MatthewBentley, the note that the server admin effectively has access to all files on the ACM server while admins on the various VMs definitely have access to all files on the VM. This means that e.g. personal data, homework (in progress), privileged configuration information, and API keys could be accessed by an administrator, either via
sudoor by remounting the VM disk image in a separate environment.To discuss: appropriate limitations, policy wording, influence of overarching community standards (Academic Integrity, Acceptable Use, Code of Ethics), and implementation.