Additional Contractor Responsibilities When There Is a Loss of PII Clause Samples

This clause defines the contractor's obligations in the event of a loss of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). It typically requires the contractor to promptly notify the client of the breach, cooperate with investigations, and take remedial actions such as mitigating harm or assisting with notifications to affected individuals. By specifying these responsibilities, the clause ensures a clear and coordinated response to data breaches, helping to minimize damage and comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Additional Contractor Responsibilities When There Is a Loss of PII. 1. In the event of a security or PII loss incident, Contractor shall take immediate steps to address consequential security issues that have been identified, including steps to minimize further security risks to those individuals whose personal information was lost, compromised, or potentially compromised. 2. Contractor shall confer with DDS in reviewing the actions the Contractor has taken and plans to take in dealing with the incident. 3. Contractor shall bear the responsibility and any cost for any data breach, remediation actions, or both that might arise from the security or PII loss incident. If SSA determines that the risk of harm requires notification of affected individual persons of the security breach or other remedies, Contractor shall carry out these remedies without cost to SSA.
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