Chapter 4 – Information Technology

49020.15.1 Restrictions on Computer – Knowledgeable Incarcerated Persons

• Incarcerated persons who have a history of computer fraud or abuse, as defined in PCPenal Code, section 502, shall not be placed in any assignment that provides access to a computer.

• Incarcerated persons that have documented histories of computer fraud or abuse, as noted during the initial classification process, shall be identified on the initial classification chrono. Any occurrence of computer abuse after admittance to the prison system shall also be recorded in the incarcerated person’s records.

• The use of incarcerated persons as programmers and system experts shall be prohibited where there is a risk to the information assets of the department or public, as determined by the institution head or the AISO. Incarcerated persons shall not be used as programmers or system experts for departmental business applications, systems, and data, per CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 15, section 3041.3(c)(1). Staff assigned to supervise incarcerated persons using computers must be able to monitor incarcerated persons’ activities.