Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-14.047: Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 21, May 29, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

61D-14.047 Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics.

(1) through (2)(a) No change.

(b) Not permit a configuration setting change that causes an obstruction or interruption to the electronic accounting meters, affect the integrity of the slot machine, or communications without a RAM clear as provided in subsection 61D-14.044(11)(8), F.A.C.

(3) For the purposes of this rule, an interface element is any system component external to the operation of a slot machine that assists in the collection and processing of data sent to the FBMS, such as a slot machine interface board (SMIB). All interface elements shall:

(a) through (4)(a) No change.

(b) Secure Encrypt all accounting data communications in accordance with the facility’s internal controls.

(5) through (6)(c) No change.

(7) The FBMS shall create:

(a) Not permit the alteration of any accounting or event log information without the approval of a supervisor;

(b) Create an audit log for any alterations of any accounting or event log information. The audit log must include at least:

(a)1. The name of the data element altered;

(b)2. The value of the data element:

1.a. Prior to data alteration; and

2.b. After data alteration.

a.3. The time and date of alteration for each data element alteration event; and

b.4. The identification of the:

a. The individual who performed the alteration.; and

b. The supervisor approving the alteration.

(8) through (b) No change.

(9) The data contained in the FBMS shall be backed-up or saved daily in some form of back-up data records maintained on removable computer storage media. The back-up data records shall be sufficient to reconstruct the entire day’s activity.

(a) In addition to the requirements of Rule 61D-14.080, F.A.C., a readily accessible ready copy of the back-up data records shall be stored for a minimum of 120 days secured in an industry standard two-hour fire and water resistant storage device either on-site or at an off-site location.

(b) through (11)(a) No change.

(b) Keep a log of all error conditions Notify the system administrator of any error condition;

(c) through (13)(l) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(e), (g), (i), 551.104(4)(f) FS. History–New 8-13-06, Amended________.