Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 163-1-4 - Cleansing4.1. The WVOT may use certified technology refurbishers to aid in media cleansing when needed.4.2. The WVOT or certified technology refurbisher must ensure that information technology equipment is cleansed before transported to the location where the device will be used.4.3. Cleansing must be done in accordance with NIST standards.4.4. Information technology equipment that must be cleansed includes any equipment that contains or may contain any confidential, privileged or sensitive data of any kind.4.5. If the information technology equipment is malfunctioning or technicians are unable to cleanse the device, then the WVOT or certified technology refurbisher must remove the data-containing drive or equipment and physically destroy it by shredding, melting, drilling, or any other method that would render the information technology equipment permanently inoperable and the data inaccessible.