Common use of CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURE COMMUNICATIONS Clause in Contracts

CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURE COMMUNICATIONS. Contractor shall take any and all steps necessary to ensure the continuous information security of all computerized data systems and communications containing PHI and/or PII, and to protect paper documents containing PHI and/or PII. Contractor shall implement appropriate and reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards as required by the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI and PII, and to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of PHI or PII.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURE COMMUNICATIONS. Contractor shall take any and all steps necessary to ensure the continuous information security of all computerized data systems and communications containing PHI and/or PII, and to protect paper documents containing PHI and/or PII. Contractor shall implement appropriate and reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards as required by the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI and PII, and to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of PHI or PII.