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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 12.10.07.10" title_num="12" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="07" heading="Access, Storage, and Retention of BWC Video.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Recordings or photographs made with agency-issued BWC equipment are subject to the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA).</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Pursuant to a correctional unit’s policy, only authorized individuals are permitted to edit, alter, delete, copy, share, or otherwise distribute any BWC recordings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each correctional unit’s written policy shall include standards and procedures that address:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Security and access control; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Creation of an audit trail and access logs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A BWC recording shall be uploaded and stored in a secured manner consistent with agency policy.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A BWC recording made under Regulation .07 or .09 of this chapter shall be retained for the later of 3 years or the time required under all applicable laws and agency retention schedules.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Strict digital security procedures shall be established by a correctional unit for storing BWC recordings to prevent unauthorized access, tampering, or deletion.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>