INTERIM. LegeTrend: State Moves to Cloud Computing. Data Security. New Procurement Opportunities.

Your informed intel:

Which state is making a move to cloud computing that is triggering data security issues and new procurement opportunities? Arizona

What procurement opportunities does the move trigger? 

• Opportunities for cloud based computing storage
• Opportunities for data security firms

Which data security standards will be required? All new procurement contracts and state data centers will have to meet standards contained in:

•  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act standards

• the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines

• the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services strictures

State Scoop: Arizona lawmakers advance bill to spur statewide cloud migration