New Jersey is looking to save costs by moving to exclusively digital records, making the state government paperless.
The caveat: data security risks
What was the legislative plan to get to a paperless NJ state government?
- The Govenror made it a goal for his administration
- Legislation creates a task force to make recommendations and suggestionts to address concerns, like data security
- Task Force 15 person membership includes:
- secretary of state
- state treasurer
- director of the New Jersey Division of Taxation
- head of cybersecurity in the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
- other members with expertise in such areas as government information technology, revenue collection and voting
Government Technology | New Jersey Bill Would Push State Government to Go Paperless