Montana § 44-5-403 - Computer Programming

§ 44-5-403. Computer Programming

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.