Rulemaking -- Policies.

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  • (1)
    • (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the chief information officer shall, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:
      • (i) provide standards that impose requirements on executive branch agencies that:
        • (A) are related to the security of the statewide area network; and
        • (B) establish standards for when an agency must obtain approval before obtaining items listed in Subsection 63A-16-204(1);
      • (ii) specify the detail and format required in an agency information technology plan submitted in accordance with Section 63A-16-203;
      • (iii) provide for standards related to the privacy policies of websites operated by or on behalf of an executive branch agency;
      • (iv) provide for the acquisition, licensing, and sale of computer software;
      • (v) specify the requirements for the project plan and business case analysis required by Section 63A-16-204;
      • (vi) provide for project oversight of agency technology projects when required by Section 63A-16-204;
      • (vii) establish, in accordance with Subsection 63A-16-204(2), the implementation of the needs assessment for information technology purchases;
      • (viii) establish telecommunications standards and specifications in accordance with Section 63A-16-403; and
      • (ix) establish standards for accessibility of information technology by individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 63A-16-209.
    • (b) The rulemaking authority granted by this Subsection (1) is in addition to any other rulemaking authority granted under this chapter.
  • (2)
    • (a) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and subject to Subsection (2)(b), the chief information officer may adopt a policy that outlines procedures to be followed by the chief information officer in facilitating the implementation of this title by executive branch agencies if the policy:
      • (i) is consistent with the executive branch strategic plan; and
      • (ii) is not required to be made by rule under Subsection (1) or Section 63G-3-201.
    • (b)
      • (i) A policy adopted by the chief information officer under Subsection (2)(a) may not take effect until 30 days after the day on which the chief information officer submits the policy to:
        • (A) the governor; and
        • (B) all cabinet level officials.
      • (ii) During the 30-day period described in Subsection (2)(b)(i), cabinet level officials may review and comment on a policy submitted under Subsection (2)(b)(i).
  • (3)
    • (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1) or (2) or Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, without following the procedures of Subsection (1) or (2), the chief information officer may adopt a security procedure to be followed by executive branch agencies to protect the statewide area network if:
      • (i) broad communication of the security procedure would create a significant potential for increasing the vulnerability of the statewide area network to breach or attack; and
      • (ii) after consultation with the chief information officer, the governor agrees that broad communication of the security procedure would create a significant potential increase in the vulnerability of the statewide area network to breach or attack.
    • (b) A security procedure described in Subsection (3)(a) is classified as a protected record under Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
    • (c) The chief information officer shall provide a copy of the security procedure as a protected record to:
      • (i) the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court for the judicial branch;
      • (ii) the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate for the legislative branch;
      • (iii) the chair of the Utah Board of Higher Education; and
      • (iv) the chair of the State Board of Education.




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