§ 25-26-205. Implementation
(a) For the purpose of assuring the effective phasing in of nonvisual access technology procurement, the head of any covered entity: (1) May not approve exclusion of the technology access clause from any contract with respect to: (A) The compatibility of standard operating systems and software with nonvisual access software and peripheral devices; or (B) […]
§ 25-26-206. Action for injunction
(a) A person injured by a violation of this subchapter may maintain an action for injunctive relief to enforce the terms of this subchapter. (b) The limitation period for civil action is as follows: (1) Any such action shall be commenced within four (4) years after the cause of action accrues; and (2) For the […]
§ 25-26-301. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Cyber Initiative Act”.
§ 25-26-302. Legislative intent
The General Assembly finds that: (1) Malicious cyber activity continues to grow rapidly; (2) Critical infrastructure and state networks are primary targets for hackers, including transnational organized crime and national and state actors; (3) Arkansas is home to national and global private-sector companies that are considerable targets in the financial services, food and supply chain, […]
§ 25-26-303. Arkansas Cyber Initiative — Creation — Powers and duties
Unless otherwise provided by law, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may work with universities, colleges, government agencies, and the private business sector to establish a cyber alliance to be known as the “Arkansas Cyber Initiative” that will support collaborations for the purpose of improving cybersecurity and the economy of the state through: (1) Improving cyber […]
§ 25-26-304. Areas of collaboration
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative may: (1) Identify specific areas where scientific research and innovation may contribute to the creation and growth of knowledge-based and high-technology cyber jobs in Arkansas; (2) Determine specific areas in which financial investment and engagement from government agencies or private businesses located in Arkansas could be enhanced or increased if resources […]
§ 25-26-305. Contracts on behalf of the Arkansas Cyber Initiative
(a) In order to assist the Arkansas Cyber Initiative in achieving the objectives identified in this subchapter, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may contract with a person or an entity recommended by the initiative for activities consistent with the purpose of this subchapter. (b) When contracting with a person or an entity under this subchapter, […]
§ 25-26-306. Freedom of Information Act of 1967 — Exemption
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative is exempt from complying with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., if compliance with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., creates a security risk.
§ 25-26-201. Findings and policy
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The advent of the information age throughout the United States and around the world has resulted in lasting changes in information technology; (2) Use of interactive visual display devices by state and state-assisted organizations has become a widespread means of access for employees and the public to obtain […]
§ 25-26-202. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Access” means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology; (2) “Blind or visually impaired individual” means an individual who: (A) Has a visual acuity of twenty/two hundred (20/200) or less in the better eye with correcting lenses or has a limited […]