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Can you summarize ALAC Section 471-1-6?
ORGANIZATION > Open Records Requests
Short Summary
This legal document governs the open records requests for the Office of Information Technology. It states that the records of the Office of Information Technology are public records and can be inspected by the public during normal working hours. However, certain records are held confidential, including records concerning security plans, procedures, assessments, measures, or systems, and records owned by another public entity. Administrative or technical information regarding computer hardware, software, and networks that could aid or allow a security breach or unauthorized access is also confidential. Procurement documents prior to the award of any request for bid or proposal are not available for inspection, except as directed by the Chief Procurement Officer. Additionally, data protected by state or federal security or privacy statutes, regulations, or policies, such as Personally Identifying Information, Protected Health Information, Federal Tax Information, Criminal Justice Information, and biometric or geolocation data, is also confidential. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Office of Information Technology
What does it govern?
Open Records Requests
What are exemptions?
Records concerning security plans, procedures, assessments, measures, or systems; Information owned by another public entity; Administrative or technical information regarding computer hardware, software, and networks; Procurement documents prior to the award of any request for bid, request for proposal, or similar solicitation; Data protected by state or federal security or privacy statutes, regulations, or policies
What are the Penalties?
No penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Alabama