Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 200 - Office of Information Technology
Agency 200 – Office of Information Technology (OIT) is the central authority for information technology governance in Arkansas. Established by Act 914 of 1997 and further defined by Act 1042 of 2001, the OIT is responsible for setting statewide IT policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure secure and efficient use of information technology across state agencies.(dfa.arkansas.gov)
📘 Key Rules in the Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 200
The Arkansas Administrative Code under Agency 200 includes several rules that govern IT practices within state agencies:
Rule 200.00.05-001 – Machine Readable Privacy Policy
Establishes requirements for privacy policies in machine-readable formats to ensure transparency and accessibility.
Rule 200.00.05-002 – Administration of Subdomains of the arkansas.gov and ar.gov Domains
Provides guidelines for the management and administration of state government subdomains to maintain consistency and security.
Rule 200.00.05-003 – Data and System Security Classification Standard
Outlines a framework for classifying data and systems based on sensitivity and criticality, ensuring appropriate security measures are applied.
Rule 200.00.05-004 – Arkansas General Records Retention Schedule
Sets forth the retention schedules for various records to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Rule 200.00.06-001 – Physical and Logical Security Standards
Defines standards for the physical and logical security of IT assets to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Rule 200.00.06-002 – Arkansas Records Retention Schedule
Specifies the retention periods for records to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Rule 200.00.06-003 – Spyware Scanning Standard
Establishes standards for scanning and removing spyware to maintain the integrity and security of IT systems.
🏛️ Governance and Oversight
Executive Chief Information Officer (ECIO): Appointed by the Governor, the ECIO oversees the development and implementation of IT policies and strategies for state agencies.(codeofarrules.arkansas.gov)
Shared Technical Architecture Team: A multi-agency working group that collaborates to define standards, policies, and procedures for managing information resources within the state.(law.cornell.edu)
🔗 Accessing the Rules
You can access the full text of these rules through the following resources:
Justia: Provides the full text of the rules for public access. (regulations.justia.com)
Cornell Law School – Legal Information Institute: Offers the rules with comparison features to view changes over time. (law.cornell.edu)
Westlaw: Provides detailed documents and background information on the rules. (govt.westlaw.com)
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