Common use of Access to Confidential Data Clause in Contracts

Access to Confidential Data. The Contractor’s employees and agents may have access to confidential data maintained by DNR to the extent necessary to carry out its responsibilities under the Contract. The Contractor shall presume that all information received pursuant to this Contract is confidential unless otherwise designated by DNR. The Contractor shall provide to DNR a written description of its policies and procedures, if any exist, to safeguard confidential information. The Contractor must designate one individual who shall remain the responsible authority in charge of all data collected, used, or disseminated by the Contractor in connection with the performance of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision and training to its agents and employees to ensure compliance with the terms of this Contract. The private or confidential data shall remain the property of DNR at all times. Failure by the Contractor to submit its confidentiality policies or to comply in any way with the requirements of this paragraph shall not affect Contractor’s obligations to comply with other requirements herein. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to in any way affect the Contractor’s obligations to comply with Iowa and DNR statutes and rules applicable to confidentiality, as well as DNR policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, including Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and DNR IT Security policies and procedures.