Network Security and Safeguards

6.1. General. -- The Tax Commissioner shall assure that the network and the data base are at all times safe and secure, and that safeguards are adequate to prevent unauthorized access.

6.1.1. Password. -- A password is required for all users of the network. Each password for each user shall be unique. The password shall be utilized to control the usage of network functions and to assist in the monitoring of each user=s activity in the network.

6.1.2. User name. -- The user name is the name of the individual associated with the password. Each assessment record updated by a user shall also cause an audit record to be written which includes the user name. The user name shall appear on audit reports to indicate the data changed by that user.

6.1.3. Assessors. -- Assessors in one county shall not be able to access information on properties located in another county without the written permission from the assessor of the county in which the property is located. In no event may assessors in one county change information on properties located in another county.