The Department shall develop and maintain an information support system designed to serve the Department's data needs for administration, research, evaluation, and planning. In General. The Department shall require that each public-sector and private-sector program be capable of accessing the Department's information support system. Security. Links among computer systems shall: Comply with all federal and State requirements; and Be designed to prevent unauthorized access to confidential records. State-Operated Programs. The Department's Information Technology Unit is responsible for the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software for all State-operated facilities and other programs. Private-Sector Providers. The Department's Information Technology Unit may: Assist private-sector providers in having their local area networks connected to the information support system; and Provide training for the entering of data into the system. Additional equipment costs, including personal computers that meet the Department's specifications, may be the responsibility of the provider. In General. All youth-related data, from time of admission to discharge, shall be entered into the information support system in a timely and accurate manner. Data to be Entered. The data to be entered shall be as specified by the Department. Human Services Article, §9-204, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)