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Code · Montana · Title 44 — Law Enforcement · Chapter 5 · Part 4

44-5-403. Computer programming.

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44-5-403 . Computer programming. Procedures for each automated criminal justice information system shall assure that the information is secured by the following programming techniques and security procedures:
(1)the assignment of a terminal identification code to each terminal authorized to access the criminal justice information system;
(2)the assignment of a unique identification number to each authorized terminal operator, which number must be used to gain access to the files;
(3)the maintenance of a record of each inquiry to identify the inquiring agency, the program used to make the inquiry, the date of the inquiry, and the name of the file being queried;
(4)computer programming controls to ensure that each terminal user can obtain only that information which the user is authorized to use;
(5)creation and use of a safe place for storage of duplicate computer files;
(6)built-in program controls to ensure that each terminal is limited to the appropriate or authorized information that can be input, modified, or canceled from it;
(7)destruction or safeguarding of system documentation and data input forms; and
(8)creation of reports to provide for an audit trail and periodic review of file accessed, modifications, and deletions. All criminal justice intelligence information shall be identified as such.
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