D.C. Code § 2-213.01
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§ 2-213.01. Automatic data processing — Definitions.
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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Automatic data processing” means the use of computers for the dissemination, storage, retrieval, and reporting of information associated with an administrative or managerial function.
(2) “Automated data system” means a set of logically related computer programs designed to accomplish specific objectives or functions.
(3) “Computer” means an electromechanical device capable of accepting information and data, performing logical and arithmetical operations, and reporting the results.
(4) “Hardware” means input and output devices, arithmetic and control circuits, and memory devices.
(5) “Information systems” means a single network or networks of steps for processing information that is associated with a particular operation or a set of related operations.
(6) “Information systems technology” means the applied science associated with the development of networks for the processing of information.
(7) “Software” means the procedures, instructions, code sets, assemblers, compilers, and all other associated supporting processes required to run a computer program on the equipment itself.
(1) “Automatic data processing” means the use of computers for the dissemination, storage, retrieval, and reporting of information associated with an administrative or managerial function.
(2) “Automated data system” means a set of logically related computer programs designed to accomplish specific objectives or functions.
(3) “Computer” means an electromechanical device capable of accepting information and data, performing logical and arithmetical operations, and reporting the results.
(4) “Hardware” means input and output devices, arithmetic and control circuits, and memory devices.
(5) “Information systems” means a single network or networks of steps for processing information that is associated with a particular operation or a set of related operations.
(6) “Information systems technology” means the applied science associated with the development of networks for the processing of information.
(7) “Software” means the procedures, instructions, code sets, assemblers, compilers, and all other associated supporting processes required to run a computer program on the equipment itself.
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