A set of standards by the FBI to ensure the security and privacy of criminal justice information shared between agencies. This information includes fingerprints, criminal histories, and sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). If an organization deals with criminal justice data, it must adhere to CJIS. Some key aspects of CJIS:
- Data encryption: Protecting CJI during transmission and storage.
- Access control: Limiting access to CJI based on roles and need-to-know.
- Auditing and accountability: Tracking access to CJI and maintaining records.
- Incident response: Having procedures to handle security breaches.
- Physical security: Protecting the physical location where CJI is stored.
CJIS compliance is critical for law enforcement agencies and other organizations handling CJI data. Non-compliance can result in sanctions,
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