Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
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Findings. The General Assembly finds that: (a) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in a recent study, discovered that many companies and individuals are regularly selling or donating computer hard drives with sensitive information still on them, such as credit card numbers, bank and medical records, and personal e-mail. (b) Illinois currently has no law addressing data security and removal of data from surplus State-owned computers that are to be (i) disposed of by sale, donation, or transfer or (ii) relinquished to a successor executive administration. (c) In order to ensure the protection of sensitive information relating to the State and its citizens, it is necessary to implement policies to (i) overwrite all hard drives of surplus State-owned electronic data processing equipment that are to be sold, donated, or transferred and (ii) preserve the data on State-owned electronic data processing equipment that is to be relinquished to a successor executive administration for the continuity of government functions. (Source: P.A. 93-306, eff. 7-23-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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