Chapter 16E — Department of Information Technology Services

16E.01 Department of Information Technology Services The Office of MN.IT Services is the main technology office for Minnesota state government. It is led by the state chief … 16E.015 Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the state IT chapter. It explains what 'accessibility,' 'infrastructure … 16E.016 Responsibility for Information Technology Services and Equipment This section assigns responsibility for information technology services and equipment across state government. It sets … 16E.02 Department of Information Technology Services; Structure and Personnel The chief information officer has specific powers and duties related to state technology. This includes setting … 16E.03 State Information and Communications Systems MN.IT Services sets the technology standards that all state agencies must follow. These standards cover everything from … 16E.031 User Acceptance Testing This section addresses accessibility standards for state technology. State websites, applications, and electronic … 16E.035 This section covers cybersecurity standards for state government technology. MN.IT Services must establish and enforce … 16E.036 Advisory Council This section establishes requirements for state IT security assessments and audits. State agencies must regularly … 16E.04 Information and Telecommunications Technology Policy This section gives MN.IT Services authority over the state telecommunications network. It manages the phone systems, … 16E.0465 Contains provisions related to state IT security or operations that may have subdivisions addressing specific IT topics. 16E.0466 Contains provisions related to state IT services with subdivisions addressing specific operational topics. 16E.0475 This section has been repealed (2014 c 271 art 4 s 7; 2014 c 286 art 1 s 5). 16E.05 Government Information Access Establishes the CIO's duties for providing government information access to the public through electronic means. 16E.055 This section addresses geospatial technology and geographic information systems (GIS) used by state government. It … 16E.06 Data Privacy MN.IT Services manages the state's electronic licensing and permitting systems. This includes the online tools that let … 16E.07 Online Government Information Services The state chief information officer must develop a strategic plan for information technology across state government. … 16E.071 This section has been repealed (2021 c 31 art 2 s 17). 16E.08 State agencies must get approval from MN.IT Services before starting major technology projects. This review process … 16E.09 This section establishes a technology advisory committee to provide guidance on state IT issues. The committee includes … 16E.11 This section addresses state data practices as they relate to technology systems. It ensures that data privacy … 16E.12 MN.IT Services may enter into cooperative agreements with local governments, school districts, and other public entities … 16E.13 This section establishes the MN.IT Services revolving fund. Money in this fund pays for technology services that MN.IT … 16E.14 Mnit Services Revolving Fund This section addresses enterprise technology projects that serve multiple state agencies. It gives MN.IT Services … 16E.145 This section has been repealed (2021 c 31 art 2 s 17). 16E.15 Software Sales This section addresses the development and management of the state's broadband infrastructure. It supports efforts to … 16E.16 Modification of Operating and Management Procedures This section establishes requirements for state agency websites. State websites must follow standards for design, … 16E.17 Telecommunication; Powers This section addresses cloud computing services for state government. It establishes guidelines for when and how state … 16E.18 State Information Infrastructure This section requires MN.IT Services to maintain an inventory of state technology assets. Knowing what hardware and … 16E.19 Administration of State Computer Facilities This section addresses open data initiatives in state government. It encourages state agencies to make non-private … 16E.20 This section addresses artificial intelligence and automated decision-making in state government. It establishes … 16E.21 Information and Telecommunications Account Establishes the information and telecommunications account in the special revenue fund for financing state IT operations … 16E.22 This section appears to have been repealed or is no longer in active use. 16E.30 Geospatial Information Office Creates the Geospatial Information Office within the Department of Information Technology Services to coordinate state … 16E.35 County and Local Cybersecurity Grants Establishes a cybersecurity grant program for counties and local governments to improve their information security. 16E.36 Cybersecurity Incidents Establishes requirements for reporting and responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting government entities.