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NJ A4247

NJ A4247
Concerns information security standards and guidelines for State and local government.


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Introduced
06/25/2018
In Committee
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Office of Information Technology in the Department of the Treasury to provide minimum information security standards and guidelines that are to be followed by State agencies. In the course of governance, agencies often collect and use personal or confidential information. Because personal and confidential information are vulnerable to unauthorized access and disclosure, it is important that such information is protected by physical and cyber security. The bill also requires that local governments and boards of education follow the Office of Information Technology's guidelines or use other standards and guidelines that protect information commensurate with the information's sensitivity. The bill authorizes and encourages the Judiciary to follow the Office of Information Technology's guidelines or use other standards and guidelines that protect information commensurate with the information's sensitivity. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage. However, 180 days are given for the State and local governments to implement the requirements of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Office of Information Technology in the Department of the Treasury to provide minimum information security standards and guidelines for state agencies to follow in order to protect personal and confidential information from unauthorized access and disclosure. It also requires local governments and boards of education to either follow the state's guidelines or use their own standards that are commensurate with the sensitivity of the information. Additionally, the bill authorizes and encourages the Judiciary to do the same. The bill takes effect immediately but gives state and local governments 180 days to implement the requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 06/25/2018)

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