HB 1383

Bill Subjects

Armed Forces; Generally Civil Law And Procedure; Immunity And Exemption From Liability Civil Law And Procedure; Liabilities, Damages, And Penalties General Assembly; Budget And Appropriations Homeland Security; Civil Defense Homeland Security; Generally Technology; Cyber Security, Data Privacy, And Identity Theft

Abstract

Establishes the Indiana civilian cyber corps program (program). Provides that the adjutant general of the military department shall administer the program. Provides that the program includes civilian volunteers who have expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents and who volunteer at the invitation of the adjutant general to provide rapid response assistance to a cybersecurity client in need of expert assistance after recognition of a cybersecurity incident or potential cybersecurity incident. Provides that the work product of a civilian cyber corps volunteer or advisor, including any information voluntarily submitted to the volunteer or advisor, is exempt from disclosure. Provides that a civilian cyber corps volunteer or advisor is immune from tort liability for an injury to a person or damage to property that occurs while the volunteer or advisor is deployed and acting on behalf of the adjutant general if certain conditions are met. Repeals the Indiana cyber civilian corps program advisory board. Makes an appropriation.