N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69-4.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:69-4.5 - Retention in secure storage facilities; access

(a) Confidential information which is not presently being utilized by authorized personnel shall be stored in secure storage facilities designated for such purposes by the Division. No one except authorized personnel may gain access to designated secure storage facilities except in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) All Division offices in which secure storage facilities are located shall be protected from unauthorized intrusion at all times. Proper security precautions during business hours shall include a requirement that all visitors to such offices be required to identify themselves and wear a visitor pass in a conspicuous location. Proper security precautions during nonbusiness hours shall include the use of alarm or security guard systems.

(c) Every secure storage facility shall be placed under the direct supervision and control of an appropriate section or unit supervisor who shall periodically review for their effectiveness all security procedures and precautions pertaining to the confidential information stored therein. Security procedures and precautions that are determined to be ineffective shall be immediately corrected.

(d) Confidential information may be stored in secure storage facilities on micrographics, hard copy (paper), magnetic media or any other suitable medium, provided adequate security measures are maintained to prevent unauthorized access to or use of such information.

1. A coded filing system shall be utilized whenever practicable to prevent unauthorized access to stored confidential information.

2. Access to confidential information stored on computer or magnetic media shall be restricted to authorized personnel who have obtained the required operating key, code manual or access code from the appropriate section or unit supervisor. Operating keys, code manuals and access codes shall be limited in number and shall be controlled by the appropriate section or unit supervisor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69-4.5