Agenda No. 3.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | October 22, 2024 |
| Department: | Information Technology |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-145 - Adopting the State-mandated Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology Policy (B.James/D. Hardin/J.Bluebird) |
BACKGROUND
The 88th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1893 which prohibits the use of certain social media applications and services on government entity devices. TikTok is one of those applications. The bill specifically requires cities and other political subdivisions to adopt a policy: (1) prohibiting the installation of TikTok or another covered application on any device owned or leased by the governmental entity; and (2) requiring the removal of TikTok and covered applications from those devices. An exception is made for law enforcement and for developing and implementing security measures. In these cases, the City must use measures to mitigate risk and document the measures taken. Although not required of cities, the City is adopting as part of this policy the requirement that employees annually sign and document confirming their understanding of this policy. This will be done as part of the annual cybersecurity training. The City is not adopting a policy that prohibits the installation of certain social media applications on personal devices that are used for work.
GOAL
To comply with the Requirements of Senate Bill 1893.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The City of Schertz will be in compliance with State Law.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Resolution 24-R-145 adopting the Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology Policy in order to comply with Senate Bill 1893.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 24-R-145.