Roles and responsibilities for the protection of sensitive information are outlined in this policy. Vital information is any information necessary to the resumption or continuation of state agency operations in an emergency or disaster. Current through the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997. Vital records are protected in accordance with record management guidelines and can also be protected using the same guidelines as those protecting confidential and sensitive information. Roles and responsibilities for the protection of vital information are outlined in this policy.
Permanent information is identified in the record retention schedule.
A permanent record possesses enduring legal, fiscal, or administrative value and must be preserved permanently by the agency. Permanent records are protected in accordance with record management guidelines and can also be protected using the same guidelines as those protecting confidential and sensitive information. Roles and responsibilities for the protection of permanent information are outlined in this policy. Any individual or department may have multiple roles and responsibilities. For example, information technology service providers may be IT Infrastructure Owners, Stewards and Security Administrators.