Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 140 - GEORGIA CRIME INFORMATION CENTER COUNCIL
Chapter 140-2 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Rule 140-2-.08 - Physical Security Standards
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Criminal justice agencies, governmental dispatch centers and other governmental agencies approved by the Director for direct CJIS network access shall provide secure areas out of public view in which criminal justice information is handled.
(2) Such agencies shall place CJIS network devices in secure areas with adequate physical security to protect at all times against any unauthorized viewing or access to computer terminals, access devices or stored/printed data. This includes locations or vehicles housing Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) or personal/laptop computers capable of accessing criminal justice information.
(3) Such agencies shall institute reasonable procedures to protect any central depository of CHRI from unauthorized access, theft, sabotage or damage resulting from fire, wind, flood, power failure or other natural or manmade disaster s.
(4) Such agencies operating computer systems connected to the Georgia CJIS network should provide adequate backup and recovery plans to protect these systems and ensure system recovery within minimal time. Recovery should focus on hardware and software.
(5) Authorized personnel must accompany visitors to CJIS computer centers and/or terminal areas at all times. Access to terminal areas should be restricted to the minimum number of authorized employees required for operations.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 35-3-32, 35-3-33, 28 C.F.R. 20.21, FBI Security Policy as amended.
