21-R:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Commissioner " means the commissioner of the department of information technology. II. " Department " means the department of information technology. Source. 2008, 335:1, eff. Sept. 5, 2008.
21-R:10 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Open data format " means the organization of digital data within a computer file in a manner that makes it accessible for all to implement and use in perpetuity, with no royalty or fee. The published specification for the open data format is usually maintained by […]
21-R:11 Use of Technology Solutions by State Agencies. – I. For all technology acquisitions, each state agency, in consultation with the department of information technology, shall: (a) Consider whether technology solutions containing proprietary or open source software offer the most cost effective solution for the agency, based on consideration of all associated acquisition, support, […]
21-R:12 Repealed by 2018, 81:8, eff. May 25, 2018. –
21-R:13 Use of Open Standards and Open Data Formats by State Agencies. – I. The commissioner shall assist state agencies in the purchase or creation of technology solutions that comply with open standards for the accessing, storing, or transferring of data. The commissioner shall: (a) Ensure that any new data standards which the state […]
21-R:14 Statewide Information Policy on Open Government Data Standards. – I. The commissioner shall develop a statewide information policy based on the following principles of open government data. According to these principles, open data is data that is: (a) Complete. All public data is made available, unless subject to valid privacy, security, or privilege […]
21-R:15 Use of Kaspersky Software Prohibited. – I. No state agency shall use any software platform developed, in whole or in part, by Kaspersky Lab or any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership. II. In this section, " state agency " means any department, commission, board, institution, bureau, office, or other […]
21-R:16 Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. – I. There is hereby established the cybersecurity advisory committee (CAC) which shall be chaired by the chief information security officer. II. The committee shall advise the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee on cybersecurity concerns, promote awareness, develop effective policies and solutions, and obtain consensus on enterprise-wide initiatives that advance […]
21-R:2 Department of Information Technology Established. – There is established the department of information technology, an agency of the state, under the executive direction of a commissioner of the department of information technology, who shall also be known as the chief information officer. The department of information technology, through its officials, shall be responsible […]
[RSA 21-R:3 effective until conditions provided in 2014, 327:79 have been met; see also RSA 21-R:3 set out below.] 21-R:3 Commissioner; Directors; Compensation. – I. The commissioner of the department of information technology shall be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of […]
21-R:4 Duties of the Commissioner. – In addition to the powers, duties, and functions otherwise vested in the commissioner pursuant to RSA 21-G:9, the commissioner shall be responsible for the following: I. Providing technical information technology consultation to all executive branch agencies and to any other agency that requests it, including technical advice consistent […]
21-R:5 Divisions Established. – The commissioner shall establish 4 divisions, which shall be in alignment with the department’s statewide strategic plan. Each division shall be under the supervision of a division director appointed pursuant to RSA 21-R:3. Source. 2008, 335:1, eff. Sept. 5, 2008. 2018, 81:2, eff. May 25, 2018.
21-R:6 Information Technology Council. – I. There is hereby established the information technology council. The council shall advise the commissioner on the following: (a) Statewide strategic technology plans. (b) Outsourcing relationships, including the purchase of technology equipment and contracts with technology vendors. (c) Computer systems consolidation. (d) Implementation of centralized services. (e) Information technology […]
21-R:7 Technical Committees. – The commissioner may establish technical committees to advise him or her on technical issues. Each technical committee shall include personnel from all 3 branches of government who have experience in the specific issue that is the focus of the committee. These issues may include but are not limited to: I. […]
21-R:8 Agency Satisfaction Metrics. – The commissioner shall use a system of agency satisfaction metrics, a measurement and communication system to track the satisfaction of delivery of information technology solutions. The department of information technology may use surveys, web tools, and special processes to ensure that vehicles exist for agency heads to get the […]
21-R:8-a Purchasing Policy. – I. The department shall, in collaboration with the department of administrative services, establish standards for computer hardware, software, related licenses, media, documentation, support and maintenance services, and other related services. Agencies may purchase directly using contracts established by administrative services without approval from the chief information officer, or designee, subject […]
21-R:9 Repealed by 2022, 323:1, II, eff. Sept. 6, 2022. –
21-R:9-a Statewide Telecommunications Fund. – There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a statewide telecommunications fund. Moneys received by the department from state agencies for telecommunications services shall be deposited in the fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the department of information technology for the purpose […]
