Utah Administrative Code Topic - Technology Services
The Utah Administrative Code (UAC) addresses Technology Services primarily under Title R600 - Government Operations, specifically through rules related to the Department of Government Operations. This department often houses the state's central information technology services and policy-making bodies.
While the exact structure can evolve with state government reorganizations, historically and currently, you would look for rules related to:
I. Department of Government Operations - Office of the CIO / Division of Technology Services (DTS):
R601. Government Operations, Agency Budgeting, and Technology: This title is highly relevant. It usually includes:
Strategic Planning and Policy for State Information Technology: Rules defining how state agencies must plan and manage their IT resources, often in alignment with statewide IT strategies. This might include requirements for technology review, approval processes for major IT projects, and alignment with the state's overall digital transformation goals.
Information Security Standards: Regulations for safeguarding state data and IT systems, including cybersecurity policies, incident response procedures, data classification, and access controls. This is a critical area given the sensitive nature of much government data.
Interoperability and Standardization: Rules promoting the use of common technology standards and solutions across state agencies to improve efficiency, data sharing, and reduce redundancy.
IT Procurement: Regulations governing how state agencies acquire IT hardware, software, and services, often emphasizing competitive bidding, vendor qualifications, and contract management.
Data Management and Governance: Policies related to the collection, storage, use, and sharing of state data, including data quality, privacy, and retention.
Cloud Computing Policies: Rules for state agencies leveraging cloud services, addressing security, data residency, and contract terms.
Network and Infrastructure Management: Regulations concerning the state's shared network infrastructure, telecommunications services, and data centers.
Records Management (Electronic Records): While the State Archives handles overall records management, rules here would specifically address the technology aspects of managing electronic state records.
Accessibility Standards (for IT): Requirements to ensure that state government websites and IT systems are accessible to individuals with disabilities, often aligning with federal Section 508 standards.
R602, R603, R604, etc. within Title R600 - Government Operations: While R601 is generally the primary repository for broad IT governance, other R60X rules might contain more specific or administrative procedures related to technology services, such as:
Rules pertaining to internal operational procedures of the Division of Technology Services.
Rules related to specific shared services provided by DTS (e.g., enterprise systems, network services, cloud brokerage).
Policies on the use of state IT resources by employees (e.g., acceptable use policies for email, internet).
II. Other Agencies with IT Components:
While the central IT policies are under Government Operations, individual state agencies may have their own rules (under their respective "R" titles) that deal with agency-specific IT systems, data, or processes, as long as they align with the overarching state IT policies set by the Department of Government Operations. For instance, the Tax Commission (Title R861) might have rules on the electronic filing of taxes, or the Department of Health might have rules on electronic health records.
To find the most precise and current regulations, one would navigate the Utah Administrative Code through the official Utah Office of Administrative Rules website (adminrules.utah.gov) and look under Title R600 - Government Operations, specifically exploring rules originating from the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) or the Division of Technology Services (DTS), both of which fall under the Department of Government Operations.
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