Bill Sponsor
Virginia Senate Bill 222
Session 2024
Commonwealth information security; definitions, requirements.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 4, 2024
First Action
Jan 8, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 4, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
222
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
Commonwealth information security requirements. Requires state public bodies, defined in the bill, to (i) complywith the Commonwealth's security policies and standards, (ii) ensureeach of its employees completes information security training, (iii)conduct regular security audits, and (iv) report the results of suchaudits to the appropriate entity. The bill directs the Chief InformationOfficer of the Commonwealth to (a) publish and maintain a list ofthe Commonwealth's security policies and standards with which statepublic bodies are required to comply, (b) ensure that transitionmeetings with state public bodies occur, and (c) document such transitionsand any exemptions from the requirements of the bill. Commonwealth information security requirements. Exempts cybersecurity information, defined in the bill, from the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act while in possession of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). The bill requires VITA to keep such cybersecurity information confidential unless the Chief Information Officer or his designee authorizes publication or disclosure of reports or aggregate cybersecurity information.
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Record Created
Jan 10, 2024 12:04:32 AM
Record Updated
Apr 25, 2024 12:11:59 AM