Privacy Statement
We want to be very clear: We prohibit commercial marketing of visitor
information and the disclosure of personal information without prior consent of
the visitor. We will not obtain personally identifying information about
you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to
us, such as an email address. We use your email address to respond
appropriately. This may be to respond to you, to address issues you identify, to
further improve our web site, or to forward email to another agency for
appropriate action.
Web sites developed by the State of Alabama may use cookies to carry user
information from one page to another. An example is a search criterion. This
information is not stored on our server but on your workstation. We do not track
this information on our server. The cookies we use are set to expire at the end
of your browser session. This means that when you close your browser they are
deleted.
Our server tracks statistical information (through the use of server logs and
statistical software) to help agencies hosted on our servers analyze and monitor
the use of their sites.
We collect and store only the following information about your visit:
- the name of the domain from which you access the Internet;
- the date and time you access our site;
- and the Internet address of the website from which you linked directly
to our site.
We use the information we collect to measure the number of visitors to the
different sections of our site, and to help us make our site more useful to
visitors.
Please refer to individual Alabama State Agency Web Sites for their Privacy
Policies, which may differ from the one displayed here.
Standard 1210-00S1: Privacy Statement
(PDF)
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Accessibility Statement
In response to the need to ensure equal access to electronic and information
technologies, the state of Alabama has developed a set of standards for Web page
design. Just as environmental obstacles have inhibited individuals with
disabilities, the Web poses an entirely new set of obstacles. In recognition of
those individuals with visual, physical or developmental disabilities the State
of Alabama has adopted a policy to make government information accessible to
all.
Design Standards
These standards are influenced by those recommended by the W3C and Access Board.
The Access Board is responsible for developing the standards outlined by the
amended Rehabilitation Act of 1998. Universal design calls for appropriate use
of auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure communication.
The State of Alabama has adopted the Design of HTML Pages to increase
accessibility to users with disabilities as the primary guideline to meet the
objectives of the Universal Access for State Design policy. These published
guidelines are maintained by professionals trained in the area of assistive and
information technology.
The State of Alabama embraces these standards and will be evaluating our site on
a regular basis, increasing the opportunity for all individuals to access
information over the Internet. The Universal Access Design Standards are being
integrated into State of Alabama websites and will continue to evolve as new
technologies and opportunities emerge.
Multiple browser testing will be conducted on the current versions of popular
browsers.
Click here for additional Design Standards
for State of Alabama Web Developers
Standard 1210-00S2: Universal Accessibility (PDF)
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Internet Security Statement
Security is the most critical segment of the State of Alabama network. The
State of Alabama considers the security of our partners' and citizens'
information critical. We handle online information with commitment to ensure a
secure environment that can be trusted to fulfill all confidentiality
requirements. Documented steps are taken to safeguard information according to
established security standards and procedures and we continually assess the
newest technology for protecting information.
Our server tracks statistical information (through the use of server logs and
statistical software) to help agencies hosted on our servers analyze and monitor
the use of their sites.
Sensitive information used in financial transactions, such as social security
numbers, banking information and personal data is confidential. ISD is committed
to ensuring our partners' and citizens' confidentiality through the use of
state-of-the-art information security and the adoption of appropriate privacy
policies and procedures.
Please refer to individual Alabama State Agency Web Sites for their Security
Policies, which may differ from the one displayed here.
Standard 1210-00S3: Online Security Statement (PDF)
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Linking Statement
The State of Alabama provides links to many Web sites that are not
controlled, maintained, or regulated by the State of Alabama or any organization
affiliated with the State of Alabama, and as such the State of Alabama is not
responsible for the content of those Web sites. Use of information obtained from
those Web sites is voluntary, and reliance on that information should only be
undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy. References at those Web
sites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name,
trademark, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement,
recommendation, or favoring by the State of Alabama.
In the event you discover problems with or have concerns regarding the
format, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of a linked external Web site,
please contact the organization responsible for the linked external Web site --
the State of Alabama does not control, nor is it responsible for, any linked
external Web sites, pages, or content.
Standard 1210-00S4 Hypertext Linking (PDF)
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Translation Disclaimer Statement
Translations of the State of Alabama's web sites are made through an automated/computerized process powered by
Babel
Fish, a free translation service.Computerized translations are only an approximation of the Web site's original
content. The translation should not be considered exact and in some cases may
include incorrect or offensive language.
Neither the State of Alabama nor any agency, officer, or employee of the
State of Alabama warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any
information translated by this system and shall not be liable for any losses
caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such
information. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the
translation, portions may be incorrect. Any person or entity who relies on
information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk.
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Additional Resources
The Law
The Section 508 Web Site is an excellent source for general information,
standards, evaluation, events, and resources surrounding Section 508, which will
impact electronic and information technology on the Web.
http://www.section508.gov/
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended for the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998. The content of this document directly relates to the
Federal government and any public or private industry contracting with the
Federal government.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/508/508law.html
Enforcing ADA compliance - The Department of Justice handles complaints and
enforcement.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/enforce.htm
Title II, Section 508 speaks directly to state, local governments and all
other public entities. This highlights page provides a concise overview,
abbreviated information on specific chapters that must comply with ADA standards
and information about the complaint and enforcement process.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/t2hlt95.htm
HTML and Accessibility Standards: Checklists
The Web Accessibility Checklist - From the W3C, this checklist covers all three
priority levels of compliance and is much more in depth.
http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/full-checklist.html
The Web Page Accessibility Checklist from the Department of Justice
http://www.section508.gov/
The Software Accessibility Checklist from the Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/508/archive/oldsoftware.html
The following "Quick Tips" introduce some key concepts of accessible Web
design.
http://www.w3.org/WAI/References/QuickTips/