Amends existing law to provide that certain cybersecurity records are exempt from disclosure.
PUBLIC RECORDS -- Amends existing law to provide that certain cybersecurity records are exempt from disclosure.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This proposed legislation is designed to meet the cybersecurity needs of Idaho and its political subdivisions. For ease of use, the proposal creates a new exception in the Public Records Act to exempt material related to the nature, location, or function of cybersecurity devices, systems, or programs utilized by a governmental entity. Additionally, the proposal will allow a governmental deliberative body such as a city council or board of county commissioners to enter executive session as allowed by the Idaho Open Meetings Law to discuss the nature, location, or function of cybersecurity devices, systems, or programs.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (48)
NAY (20)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2022 Session Law Chapter 232 Effective: 03/25/2022
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2022
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 31, 2022