Ohio § 1347.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1347.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1347.05.
Every state or local agency that maintains a personal information system shall: (A) Appoint one individual to be directly responsible for the system; (B) Adopt and implement rules that provide for the operation of the system in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter that, in the case of state agencies, apply to
state agencies or, in the case of local agencies, apply to local agencies; (C) Inform each of its employees who has any responsibility for the operation or maintenance
of the system, or for the use of personal information maintained in the system, of
the applicable provisions of this chapter and of all rules adopted in accordance with
this section; (D) Specify disciplinary measures to be applied to any employee who initiates or otherwise
contributes to any disciplinary or other punitive action against any individual who
brings to the attention of appropriate authorities, the press, or any member of the
public, evidence of unauthorized use of information contained in the system; (E) Inform a person who is asked to supply personal information for a system whether
the person is legally required to, or may refuse to, supply the information; (F) Develop procedures for purposes of monitoring the accuracy, relevance, timeliness,
and completeness of the personal information in this system, and, in accordance with
the procedures, maintain the personal information in the system with the accuracy,
relevance, timeliness, and completeness that is necessary to assure fairness in any
determination made with respect to a person on the basis of the information; (G) Take reasonable precautions to protect personal information in the system from unauthorized
modification, destruction, use, or disclosure; (H) Collect, maintain, and use only personal information that is necessary and relevant
to the functions that the agency is required or authorized to perform by statute,
ordinance, code, or rule, and eliminate personal information from the system when
it is no longer necessary and relevant to those functions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1347.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1347.05 cover?
Section 1347.05 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1347.05?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1347.05" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1347.05 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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