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REFERENCE TITLE: state computers; sensitive electronic data |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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HB 2566 |
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Introduced by Representative Thorpe
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AN ACT
amending title 41, chapter 32, article 1, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 41‑3509; relating to government information technology.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 41, chapter 32, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-3509, to read:
41-3509. State computer systems; security; encryption; definition
A. Beginning July 1, 2016, the director shall require budget units to establish a robust password system for every state owned or leased computer.
B. On or before July 1, 2018, the director shall establish a data encryption standard for all budget units to protect sensitive electronic data. Budget units shall encrypt sensitive electronic data that is electronically stored and that is capable of being encrypted. For electronically stored data that is incapable of being encrypted or cannot be encrypted in a cost‑effective manner, the budget unit shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that sensitive electronic data is secure from theft, loss or compromise.
C. For the purposes of this section, "sensitive electronic data" includes social security numbers, dates of birth and bank and financial account information.