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Chapter 4 – Information Technology

Article 45 – Information Security

Revised May 20, 2013

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49020.18.1 Restrictions on Computer – Knowledgeable Inmates

Revised November 4, 2013

  • Inmates who have a history of computer fraud or abuse, as defined in Penal Code (PCPenal Code), § 502, shall not be placed in any assignment that provides access to a computer.

  • Inmates 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 inmate’s records.

  • The use of inmates 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 ISOInformation Security Officer. Inmates shall not be used as programmers or system experts for departmental business applications, systems, and data, per CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Title 15 § 3041.3(c)(1). Staff assigned to supervise inmates using computers must be able to monitor inmates’ activities.