HR0424 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It recently came to light that 2 State agencies disposed of documents without shredding or otherwise effectively destroying the documents, and the information contained in the documents was exposed and available to the public; and

WHEREAS, At a time when identity theft and invasion of privacy are problems of increasing magnitude, it is essential that the State and its agencies safeguard confidential information in its custody; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Auditor General is directed to study the best practices of other states in implementing controls to ensure the proper disposal of confidential information; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Auditor General is directed to commence the study and report the results upon completion in accordance with the provisions of Section 3-14 of the Illinois State Auditing Act; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Auditor General.