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A. Level 1:Any hard drive in any computer will have basic hard drive encryption. This will not require a password entry for the hard drive at boot but will require it to be encrypted if the hard drive is removed. B. Level 2: Laptops,tablets,and portable devices such as flash drives(containers within for sensitive data), and any computers that have CJIS, PCI compliant,or other sensitive information. If there is any question if a device is or should be encrypted, please consult with the Information Technology department. Information Technology Equipment Disposal Policy: All technology hardware equipment at the City of Batesville has a finite life span at after which it must be disposed of in a technologically and ecologically safe manner. Proper disposal of equipment is both environmentally responsible and often required by law. In addition, hard drives, USB drives,optical and other storage media contain various kinds of data,most of which is considered sensitive. In order to protect our city's data,all storage mediums must be properly erased before being disposal. These types of data must be destroyed either digitally or physically. If media is repurposed for on-prem use,the data on it must be digitally destroyed using a DoD 5022.22-M standard erase/wipe method of destruction at minimum. If physically destroying,media must be shredded in accordance to NIST 800-88 guidelines. All media containing sensitive data,when it is removed from service at end of its useful life span,must be destroyed physically before leaving the possession of the City of Batesville. If the technology hardware is fit to be reused,it can be refurbished for reuse. E-Waste disposal for the remainder must be taken to an approved E-Waste disposal or recycling center. If disposing of a computer or laptop,a City of Batesville Fixed Asset Transfer/Disposal Form needs to be filled out and submitted. Information Technology Equipment Usage Policy The City of Batesville Information Technology department allows under certain circumstances usage of equipment on limited time basis other than equipment that is assigned to them. These may include computers, laptops, printers,etc.for temporary work purposes and may involve travel outside normal circumstances. Acquisition of these items are on a first-come first-serve basis and require sign out. Special provisions can be made if the item needed isn't available if approved by the Information Technology department and higher authority. Items provided need to be work-related in usage and approved by the employee's department head and Information Technology department. Any items provided,including temporary usage items,that will leave the area of the City of Batesville(i.e., Independence County) must also be approved by the employee's department head and Information Technology department. Information Technology Internet Usage Policy The Information Technology Internet Usage Policy applies to all employees at the City of Batesville that use hardware and/or software to access the Internet. While access is provided to the employees for City of Batesville use,there are risks involved with the misuse of the hardware or software assets belonging to the City of Batesville which may cause the City of Batesville to face loss of reputation and possible legal action.