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IT Security & Data Protection

IT Security & Data Protection

The LARA Security and Compliance Section provides privacy and security guidance designed to educate, support, and provide LARA agencies with information to administer data governance, information security, and data programs for which they are responsible and accountable.

Services Provided:

  • Investigations and Remediation
  • Privacy
  • Policy Management
  • Training

LARA must comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) information security policies, standards and procedures as directed by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget’s (DTMB) Information Technology Information Security Policy 1340.00 and supporting standards.

Common statutory and regulatory requirements include:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Michigan Identity Theft Protection Act (Excerpt) Act 452 of 2004
  • Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy

Are you a current victim of cyber crime?

  1. For cyber tips and crimes contact the Michigan State Police.
  2. Internet-related complaints to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  3. Internet services, online shopping, computers, and mobile devices, contact the Federal Trade Commission.
  4. For computer/internet crimes against children, contact the Michigan Attorney General.

Contact Information:

LARA Agency Privacy and Security 
Email: LARA-ASO@Michigan.gov