Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 163-1-3 - Definitions3.1. "Authorized Methods of Disposal" means methods to dispose of information technology equipment authorized by the WVOT.3.2. "Certified Information Technology Refurbisher" means an individual approved by the Office of Technology to refurbish information technology equipment.3.3. "Cleansing" means the removal, destruction, and elimination of any data.3.4. "Information Technology Equipment" includes, but is not limited to: Computers, desktops, laptops, tablets, cell phones, smart phones, printers, photocopiers, cathode raytube (CRT) monitors, liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors, network switches, network routers, facsimile (FAX) machines, scanners, microfiche, cameras, data cards, servers, magnetic tape devices, diskette readers/writers, compact disk readers/writers/players, Telecom and analog phones, keyboards, mice and other peripherals, medical equipment with memory or storage, and mailing equipment with memory.3.5. "Internal Reuse or Recycling" means technology equipment that has been cleansed and will be used by another state entity. 3.7. "NIST" means the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 3.8. "Recycle" means the process of disposing of raw materials or unusable equipment.3.9. "Refurbish" means the cleansing and repair of equipment for further use when the equipment has a working life remaining.3.10. "Reuse" means the removal of parts from one commodity for use in the creation or repair of another commodity. 3.11. "State Authorized Recycler" means recycler authorized by the WVOT to recycle Information Technology Equipment.3.12. "Statewide Management System" means the computer system maintained by the State of West Virginia to identify all assets owned by the State.3.13. "WVOT" means the West Virginia Office of Technology within the Department of Administration.